¹³ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:
    but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:
    but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favour:
    but the way of transgressors is hard.

⁶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not:
    but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word:
    but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:
    but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:
    but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:
    but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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