¹³ On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.^(A)

²³ Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
    but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.^(A)

¹⁵ Good sense wins favor,
    but the way of the faithless is their ruin.^[a](A)

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
    but knowledge is easy for one who understands.

⁸ It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
    but the folly of fools misleads.^(A)

¹⁵ The simple believe everything,
    but the clever consider their steps.

³³ Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,
    but it is not^[a] known in the heart of fools.^(A)

¹⁴ The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

²¹ Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
    but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.^(A)

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold!
    To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.^(A)