¹⁵ The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.^(A)

² Even zeal is not good without knowledge,^(A)
and the one who acts hastily^[a] sins.^(B)

²⁷ If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.

¹² The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.

¹² Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.

³ A house is built by wisdom,^(A)
and it is established by understanding;
⁴ by knowledge the rooms are filled
with every precious and beautiful treasure.

⁵ A wise warrior is better than a strong one,^[a]
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;^[b](B)

² When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,^(A)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.