¹⁴ Wise people store up knowledge.
    But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.

⁹ With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors.
    But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.

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

¹⁸ Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.
    But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

² The tongues of wise people use knowledge well.
    But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.

⁷ The lips of wise people spread knowledge.
    But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

¹⁴ A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge.
    But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

¹⁵ Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge.
    That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

² Getting excited about something without knowledge isn’t good.
    It’s even worse to be in a hurry and miss the way.

¹⁵ There is gold, and there are plenty of rubies.
    But lips that speak knowledge are a priceless jewel.