The simple inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.
In context
16The wise man fears and turns from evil, but the fool rages on, sure of himself. 17A quick temper does foolish things, and a man of schemes is hated. 18The simple inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge. 19The evil bow low before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20Even his neighbor hates the poor man, but the rich have friends in plenty.
