³⁵ The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(B) is understanding.^(C)
11 For through wisdom^[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.^(D)
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

¹⁶ Fools^(C) show their annoyance at once,^(D)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.^(E)

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,^(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(B)

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁹ A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(A)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(A)
    but a fool^(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person^(C) does foolish things,^(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(E)

²⁴ The wealth of the wise is their crown,
    but the folly of fools yields folly.^(A)