¹⁰ If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord.
    To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.
¹¹ Through wisdom, you will live a long time.
    Years will be added to your life.
¹² If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you.
    If you make fun of others, you alone will suffer.

¹⁵ The way of foolish people seems right to them.
    But those who are wise listen to advice.

¹⁶ Foolish people are easily upset.
    But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.

¹⁴ The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life.
    It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.

¹⁶ Wise people act with knowledge.
    But foolish people show how foolish they are.

¹⁹ A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet.
    But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

⁹ Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin.
    But honest people try to do the right thing.

¹⁶ A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
    But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.
    And a person who is tricky is hated.

²⁴ The wealth of wise people is their crown.
    But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

²⁹ Anyone who is patient has great understanding.
    But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.