¹² It’s better to meet a mother bear who has lost her cubs
    than a fool in his stupidity.

² A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand,
    for he would rather express his own opinion.

¹⁰ It’s not fitting for a fool to live in luxury;
    neither is it for a servant to rule over princes.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
    but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

⁷ Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool;
    he has nothing to say in court.^[a]

¹³ My son, eat honey, because it’s good for you;^[a]
    indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;
¹⁴ Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul;
    if you find it, there will be a future for you,
        and what you hope for won’t be cut short.

²⁵ An arrogant^[a] man stirs up dissension,
    but anyone who trusts in the Lord prospers.

²⁶ Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
    but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.