^5-6 I want those already wise to become wiser and become leaders by exploring the depths of meaning in these nuggets of truth.”

¹⁵ A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.

13 A wise youth accepts his father’s rebuke; a young mocker doesn’t.

¹⁰ Pride leads to arguments; be humble, take advice, and become wise.

¹³ Despise God’s Word and find yourself in trouble. Obey it and succeed.

⁴ The wicked enjoy fellowship with others who are wicked; liars enjoy liars.

¹⁰ A rebuke to a man of common sense is more effective than a hundred lashes on the back of a rebel.

18 The selfish man quarrels against every sound principle of conduct by demanding his own way.

² A rebel doesn’t care about the facts. All he wants to do is yell.^[a]

¹³ What a shame—yes, how stupid!—to decide before knowing the facts!

⁵ Though good advice lies deep within a counselor’s heart, the wise man will draw it out.