⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

¹⁴ The ^(A)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

²⁰ A ^(A)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man ^(B)despises his mother.
²¹ Foolishness is joy to one who lacks ^[a]sense,
But a person of understanding ^(C)walks straight.

²⁴ The ^(A)path of life leads upward for the wise,
So that he may keep away from ^[a]Sheol below.