⁶ For fools speak foolishness
    and make evil plans.
They practice ungodliness
    and spread false teachings about the Lord.
They deprive the hungry of food
    and give no water to the thirsty.

²² Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
    but discipline is wasted on fools.

⁷ Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

¹⁰ Those who are wise must finally die,
    just like the foolish and senseless,
    leaving all their wealth behind.
¹¹ The grave^[a] is their eternal home,
    where they will stay forever.
They may name their estates after themselves,
¹²     but their fame will not last.
    They will die, just like animals.
¹³ This is the fate of fools,
    though they are remembered as being wise.^[b] Interlude

⁴ Those who despise flagrant sinners,
    and honor the faithful followers of the Lord,
    and keep their promises even when it hurts.

⁴ “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers?
    I will cover my mouth with my hand.