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The wise are glad to be instructed,
    but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

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The (A)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down

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

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23 Doing wickedness is like (A)laughing to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of discernment.

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