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naive

inexperienced or immature

inherit foolishness

Here "inherit" represents having permanent possession of something. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

foolishness

The word "foolishness" is an abstract noun that represents foolish thinking and foolish actions.

prudent people

"wise people"

are crowned with knowledge

Here knowledge is spoken of as if it were a beautiful ornament worn on one's head, such as a turban with jewels. Alternate translation: "wear knowledge as a turban" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)