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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
    but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

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

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23 It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness,
    but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

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

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15 Good understanding wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

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

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Footnotes

  1. 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads the way of the treacherous is lasting.

A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it,
    but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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

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The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

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

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15 A simple man believes everything,
    but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

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15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
    The prudent carefully consider their steps.

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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
    and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

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33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
    wisdom is not[a] found among fools.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:33 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks not.

14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

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14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
    while the fool feeds on trash.

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21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

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21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
    Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    and good judgment than silver!

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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
    Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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21 The wise are known for their understanding,
    and pleasant words are persuasive.

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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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10 A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
    than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

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