¹⁵ An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

² Ignorant desire isn’t good;
    rushing feet make mistakes.

²⁷ If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,
    you will wander away from words of knowledge.

¹² The Lord’s eyes protect knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the treacherous.

¹² Bring your mind to instruction,
    your ear to knowledgeable sayings.

³ By wisdom a house is built;
    by understanding it is established.
⁴ By knowledge rooms are filled
    with all precious and pleasant wealth.
⁵ A wise person is mightier than a strong one;^[a]
    a knowledgeable person than a powerful one.

² When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
    but a person with understanding brings order.