⁵ the wise man also may hear and increase in learning,
    and the man of understanding acquire skill,

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.

13 A wise son hears his father’s instruction,
    but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

¹⁰ By insolence the heedless make strife,
    but with those who take advice is wisdom.

¹³ He who despises the word brings destruction on himself,
    but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

⁴ An evildoer listens to wicked lips;
    and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.

¹⁰ A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
    than a hundred blows into a fool.

18 He who is estranged^[a] seeks pretexts^[b]
    to break out against all sound judgment.
² A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing his opinion.

¹³ If one gives answer before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.

⁵ The purpose in a man’s mind is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.