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

³¹ He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will lodge among the wise.
³² He who ^(A)neglects discipline ^(B)despises his soul,
But he who ^(C)listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom.
³³ The ^[a]fear of Yahweh is the discipline ^[b]leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.

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

²¹ The ^(A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of ^[a]lips ^(B)increases learning.

²⁴ Wisdom is in the presence of the one who understands,
But the ^(A)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ The ^(A)heart of the understanding acquires knowledge,
And the ^(B)ear of the wise seeks knowledge.