¹⁰ If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord.
    To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.
¹¹ Through wisdom, you will live a long time.
    Years will be added to your life.
¹² If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you.
    If you make fun of others, you alone will suffer.

¹⁵ The way of foolish people seems right to them.
    But those who are wise listen to advice.

¹⁶ Foolish people are easily upset.
    But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

¹⁴ The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life.
    It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.

¹⁶ Wise people act with knowledge.
    But foolish people show how foolish they are.