¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(B)

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

² Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!^(A)

¹⁵ Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.^(A)