¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But ^(A)a rod is for the back of him who ^[a]is devoid of understanding.

^23 (A)To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.

¹⁵ Good understanding ^[a]gains ^(A)favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it,
But ^(A)knowledge is easy to him who understands.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But ^(A)what is in the heart of fools is made known.

¹⁴ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

^21 (A)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of ^[a]discernment,
^(B)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

^16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.