¹⁴ An understanding heart seeks knowledge;
    but fools feed on folly.

³¹ The ear that listens to life-giving correction
    dwells among the wise.
³² Those who refuse discipline despise themselves,
    but those who listen to correction gain understanding.
³³ The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
    and humility comes before respect.

¹⁶ Acquiring wisdom is much better than gold,
    and acquiring understanding is better than silver.

²¹ The skilled mind is called discerning,
    and pleasant speech enhances teaching.

²⁴ Wisdom is right in front of those with understanding,
    but the eyes of fools are off to the edges of the earth.

¹⁵ An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    so you might grow wise in the future.

⁵ Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
    those with understanding can draw it out.

¹⁸ Plans are firmed up by advice;
    wage wars with good guidance.