⁵ That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;
But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

13 A wise son heareth his father’s ^[a]instruction;
But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention;
But with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word ^[a]bringeth destruction on himself;
But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

⁴ An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips;
And ^[a]a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding
Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

18 He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire,
And ^[a]rageth against all sound wisdom.
² A fool hath no delight in understanding,
But only that his heart may reveal itself.

¹³ He that giveth answer before he heareth,
It is folly and shame unto him.

⁵ Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;
But a man of understanding will draw it out.