⁷ Wise people use their words to spread knowledge,
    but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.

¹⁴ People with understanding want more knowledge,
    but fools just want more foolishness.

²⁰ Wise children make their father happy,
    but foolish children disrespect their mother.

²¹ A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,
    but someone with understanding does what is right.

²⁴ Wise people’s lives get better and better.
    They avoid whatever would cause their death.