¹⁵ The ^(A)heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,
And the ^(B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²³ These also are ^(A)sayings of the wise.
To ^[a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
²⁴ He ^(C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
^(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
²⁵ But ^(E)to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

⁸ Scoffers ^[a](A)set a city aflame,
But ^(B)wise men turn away anger.

¹¹ A ^(A)fool ^[a]lets out all of his spirit,
But a ^(B)wise man holds it back.