³³ Wisdom resides in an understanding heart,
    but it’s not^[a] known in fools.

¹⁴ An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.

²⁴ For those with insight, life is an upward path,
    avoiding the grave ^[a] below.

²¹ The skilled mind is called discerning,
    and pleasant speech enhances teaching.

¹⁵ An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²⁵ Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever;
    correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

² When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
    but a person with understanding brings order.

¹¹ Rich people think they are wise,
    but an insightful poor person sees through them.