See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it is my desire that you may be wise in what is good, and without knowledge of evil.

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

So be guided by your wisdom, and let not his white head go down to the underworld in peace.

Let no man have a false idea. If any man seems to himself to be wise among you, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.