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

³¹ One who^[a] listens to life-giving rebukes^(A)
will be at home among the wise.

³² Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,^(B)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.^[b](C)

³³ The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.^(D)

¹⁶ Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.^(A)

²¹ Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech^[a] increases learning.^(A)

²⁴ Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes^(A) roam to the ends of the earth.

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

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life.^[a](A)

⁵ Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;^(A)
but a man of understanding draws it out.

¹⁸ Finalize plans with counsel,^(A)
and wage war with sound guidance.^(B)