⁵ Let the wise hear and ^(A)increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,

¹³ On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but ^(A)a rod is for the back of him who ^(B)lacks sense.

³³ Wisdom ^(A)rests in the heart of a man of understanding,
    but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.^[a]

^14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

²⁴ The path of life leads upward ^(A)for the prudent,
    that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.

²¹ The wise of heart is called discerning,
    and sweetness of speech ^(A)increases persuasiveness.

¹⁵ An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

^25 (A)Strike ^(B)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(C)learn prudence;
    ^(D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

² When a land transgresses, ^(A)it has many rulers,
    but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
    its stability will long continue.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his ^(A)own eyes,
    but a poor man who has understanding ^(B)will find him out.