⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
    The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
    He who keeps understanding shall find good.

³ Through wisdom a house is built;
    by understanding it is established;

⁷ Wisdom is too high for a fool.
    He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

¹⁴ so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul.
    If you have found it, then there will be a reward:
    Your hope will not be cut off.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool;
    but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.