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

³¹ If you listen to constructive criticism,
    you will be at home among the wise.

³² If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
    but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

³³ Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
    humility precedes honor.

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

²¹ The wise are known for their understanding,
    and pleasant words are persuasive.

²⁴ Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,
    but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ Intelligent people are always ready to learn.
    Their ears are open for knowledge.

²⁰ Get all the advice and instruction you can,
    so you will be wise the rest of your life.

⁵ Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
    a person with understanding will draw it out.

¹⁸ Plans succeed through good counsel;
    don’t go to war without wise advice.

¹¹ If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
    if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.