¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But ^(A)a rod is for the back of him who ^[a]is devoid of understanding.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But ^(A)what is in the heart of fools is made known.

¹⁴ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

^24 (A)The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may ^(B)turn away from ^[a]hell below.

²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²⁵ Strike a scoffer, and the simple ^(A)will become wary;
^(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

² Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.