¹⁵ An intelligent mind^[a] will acquire knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

² Also, a life^[a] without knowledge is not good,
    and he who moves quickly with his feet misses the mark.^[b]

²⁷ Cease to listen to instruction, my child,
    and you will stray^[a] from sayings of knowledge.

¹² The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
    but he will overthrow the words of the faithless.

¹² Apply your heart^[a] to instruction,
    and your ear to sayings of knowledge.

³ By wisdom a house is built,
    and by understanding it is established.
⁴ And by knowledge, rooms are filled
    with all riches, precious and pleasant.
⁵ The warrior of wisdom is in strength,
    and a man of knowledge is strong in power.

² By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
    but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.