¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.^(A)

²⁹ The one who brings ruin on his household^(A)
will inherit the wind,^(B)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.

³ The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,^[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(A)

¹⁶ A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,^(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.^[a]

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.^(A)

⁷ The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.