⁹ The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,
    but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.

¹⁶ The prudent all act intelligently,
    but fools display their stupidity.

¹⁸ Stupidity is the lot of the naive,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

² The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools have none.

¹⁴ An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

² Ignorant desire isn’t good;
    rushing feet make mistakes.

¹⁵ Much gold and many pearls exist,
    but wise speech is the most precious jewel.