⁷ With their words wise people spread knowledge.
    But there is no knowledge in the thoughts of the foolish.

¹⁴ Smart people want more knowledge.
    But a foolish person just wants more foolishness.

²⁰ A wise son makes his father happy.
    But a foolish person hates his mother.

²¹ A man without wisdom enjoys being foolish.
    But a man with understanding does what is right.

²⁴ A wise person does things that will make his life better.
    He avoids whatever would cause his death.