¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

² Desire without knowledge is not good—
    how much more will hasty feet miss the way!^(A)

²⁷ Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(A)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

¹² The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

² When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
    but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.