¹³ Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
    but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

²³ Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

¹⁵ A person with good sense is respected;
    a treacherous person is headed for destruction.^[a]

⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
    but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

⁸ The prudent understand where they are going,
    but fools deceive themselves.

¹⁵ Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
    The prudent carefully consider their steps.

³³ Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
    wisdom is not^[a] found among fools.

¹⁴ A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
    while the fool feeds on trash.

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    and good judgment than silver!