⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

¹¹ Fools give full vent to their rage,^(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.^(B)

¹⁰ A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

³ A person’s own folly^(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.^(B)

²⁶ Those who trust in themselves are fools,^(A)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.^(B)