¹³ Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
    but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

²³ Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

¹⁵ A person with good sense is respected;
    a treacherous person is headed for destruction.^[a]

⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
    but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

⁸ The prudent understand where they are going,
    but fools deceive themselves.