¹³ You can expect wise people to speak with understanding.
    But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.

²³ A foolish person enjoys doing wrong.
    But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

¹⁵ People with good understanding will be liked.
    But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

⁶ Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it.
    But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge.

⁸ What makes a person wise is understanding what to do.
    But what makes a person foolish is dishonesty.

¹⁵ A foolish person will believe anything.
    But a wise person thinks about what he does.

³³ The person who has understanding has wisdom.
    And even fools recognize it.

¹⁴ Smart people want more knowledge.
    But a foolish person just wants more foolishness.

²¹ A man without wisdom enjoys being foolish.
    But a man with understanding does what is right.

¹⁶ It is better to get wisdom than gold.
    It is better to choose understanding than silver!