¹³ Men with common sense are admired^[a] as counselors; those without it are beaten as servants.

²³ A fool’s fun is being bad; a wise man’s fun is being wise!

¹⁵ A man with good sense is appreciated. A treacherous man must walk a rocky road.

⁶ A mocker never finds the wisdom he claims he is looking for, yet it comes easily to the man with common sense.

⁸ The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts.

¹⁵ Only a simpleton believes everything he’s told! A prudent man understands the need for proof.

³³ Wisdom is enshrined in the hearts of men of common sense, but it must shout loudly before fools will hear it.

¹⁴ A wise man is hungry for truth, while the mocker feeds on trash.

²¹ If a man enjoys folly, something is wrong! The sensible stay on the pathways of right.

¹⁶ How much better is wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver!