²³ Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.

¹⁵ Good sense brings favor,
but the way of treacherous people is always the same.^[a]

⁶ A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,
but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

⁸ The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

¹⁵ A gullible person believes anything,
but a sensible person watches his step.

³³ Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.
Even fools recognize this.

¹⁴ The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.