⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.

¹⁴ The ^(A)heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

²⁰ A ^(A)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man ^(B)despises his mother.
²¹ Folly is gladness to him who lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment ^(C)walks straight.

²⁴ The ^(A)path of life leads upward for the one who has insight
That he may turn away from Sheol below.