¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

³¹ Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.^(A)

³² Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,^(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.^(C)

³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(D)
    and humility comes before honor.^(E)

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight^(A) rather than silver!^(B)

²¹ The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.^[a](A)

²⁴ A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept discipline,^(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.^(B)

⁵ The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,^(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

¹⁸ Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(A)