¹⁴ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

³¹ The ear that hears the reproof of life
    abides among the wise.

³² He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,
    but he who hears reproof gains understanding.

³³ The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
    and before honor is humility.

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold!
    And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!

²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
    and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

²⁴ Wisdom is before him who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel and receive instruction,
    that you may be wise in your latter days.

⁵ Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

¹⁸ Every purpose is established by counsel,
    and with good advice wage war.

¹¹ When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise;
    and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.