The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

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14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,(A)
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.(B)

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20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.(A)

21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.(B)

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24 For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

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