¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

⁹ A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor, but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge, but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹⁴ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

² Even as a soul without knowledge is not good, so he that maketh haste with his feet sinneth.

¹⁵ There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.