¹³ On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but ^(A)a rod is for the back of him who ^(B)lacks sense.

²³ Doing wrong is ^(A)like a joke to a fool,
    but ^(B)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

^15 (A)Good sense wins ^(B)favor,
    but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.^[a]

^6 (A)A scoffer seeks wisdom ^(B)in vain,
    but ^(C)knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.

^15 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

³³ Wisdom ^(A)rests in the heart of a man of understanding,
    but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.^[a]

^14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

^21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding ^(B)walks straight ahead.