¹⁰ For wisdom will enter your heart,
    and knowledge will fill you with joy.

³³ Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
    wisdom is not^[a] found among fools.

¹² I have not departed from his commands,
    but have treasured his words more than daily food.

¹⁶ When I discovered your words, I devoured them.
    They are my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
    O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.

¹³ My child,^[a] eat honey, for it is good,
    and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
¹⁴ In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
    If you find it, you will have a bright future,
    and your hopes will not be cut short.

18 Unfriendly people care only about themselves;
    they lash out at common sense.

² Fools have no interest in understanding;
    they only want to air their own opinions.