¹⁰ “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,^(A)
and the knowledge of the Holy One^(B) is understanding.
¹¹ For by Wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
¹² If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;^(C)
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

¹⁵ A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,^(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(B)

¹⁴ A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,^(A)
turning people away from the snares of death.^(B)

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.^(A)

¹⁹ Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil^(A)
is an abomination to fools.

⁹ Fools mock at making restitution,^[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.

¹⁶ A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,^(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.^[a]

¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.^(B)

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.