⁵ let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning
    and the discerning acquire skill,^(A)

³⁵ The wise will inherit honor,
    but stubborn fools, disgrace.

⁸ Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    rebuke the wise, and he will love you.^(A)
9 Give instruction^[a] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
    teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning.^(B)

¹⁴ The wise lay up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

²⁹ Those who trouble their households will inherit wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.