² A wise person’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish ^(A)person’s heart directs him toward the left.

¹⁰ If the ^[a]axe is dull and he does not sharpen its ^[b]edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of bringing success.

^12 (A)Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a ^(B)fool consume him;