⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

³² For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
    and the complacency of fools will destroy them;^(A)

³⁵ The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(B)

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.^(A)

²³ A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,^(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

²⁹ Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.^(A)

³ A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.^(B)

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(B)