²² Insight is a fountain of life^(A) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

¹² Better for a man to meet a bear robbed of her cubs^(A)
than a fool in his foolishness.

² A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.^[a](A)

³ A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.^(A)

¹⁰ Luxury is not appropriate for a fool^(A)—
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!^(B)

¹¹ When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.^(A)

⁷ Wisdom is inaccessible to^[a] a fool;^(A)
he does not open his mouth at the gate.^(B)

¹³ Eat honey,^(A) my son, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;^(B)
14 realize that wisdom is the same for you.^(C)
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.^(D)