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.