⁴ These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
    knowledge and discernment to the young.

⁵ Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
    Let those with understanding receive guidance
⁶ by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,
    the words of the wise and their riddles.

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

¹⁰ For wisdom will enter your heart,
    and knowledge will fill you with joy.
¹¹ Wise choices will watch over you.
    Understanding will keep you safe.

¹² Wisdom will save you from evil people,
    from those whose words are twisted.

¹² “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.
    I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.

¹⁰ Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
    Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

⁹ With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

²³ The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
    but fools broadcast their foolishness.

⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
    but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

⁷ Stay away from fools,
    for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.

¹⁸ Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,^[a]
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.