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

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives,
    and will be at home among the wise.
³² He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
    but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
³³ The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
    Before honor is humility.

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
    Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
    Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²⁴ Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.
    The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
    that you may be wise in your latter end.

⁵ Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

¹⁸ Plans are established by advice;
    by wise guidance you wage war!

¹¹ When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
    When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.