¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.^(A)

⁹ With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.^(A)

¹⁸ The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.^(A)

⁷ The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

¹⁴ A discerning mind seeks knowledge,^(A)
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.^(B)

¹⁵ The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.^(A)

² Even zeal is not good without knowledge,^(A)
and the one who acts hastily^[a] sins.^(B)

¹⁵ There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.^(A)