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

²³ Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
    but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.^(A)

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

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
    but knowledge is easy for one who understands.

⁸ It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
    but the folly of fools misleads.^(A)