⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—
⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables,^(B)
    the sayings and riddles^(C) of the wise.^[a](D)

⁷ The fear of the Lord^(E) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[b] despise wisdom^(F) and instruction.^(G)

²³ Repent at my rebuke!
    Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
    I will make known to you my teachings.

² When pride comes, then comes disgrace,^(A)
    but with humility comes wisdom.^(B)

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

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.^(A)

¹⁰ Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.^(A)

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(A)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(A)

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(B)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(C)