^15 (A)Good insight gives grace,
But the way of the treacherous is ^[a]unrelenting.

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But ^(A)the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believes everything,
But the prudent one discerns his steps.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the midst of fools it is merely made known.

¹⁴ The ^(A)heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

²¹ Folly is gladness to him who lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment ^(A)walks straight.

¹⁶ How much ^(A)better it is to acquire wisdom than fine gold!
And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver.