⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

³² For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
    and the complacency of fools will destroy them;^(A)

³⁵ The wise inherit honor,
    but fools get only shame.

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(B)

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.^(A)