⁷ Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

³² The immature will die because they turn away;
    smugness will destroy fools.

³⁵ The wise gain respect,
    but fools receive shame.

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many people,
    but fools who lack sense will die.

²³ Fools enjoy vile deeds,
    but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.