¹⁵ An intelligent mind^[a] will acquire knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

² Also, a life^[a] without knowledge is not good,
    and he who moves quickly with his feet misses the mark.^[b]

²⁷ Cease to listen to instruction, my child,
    and you will stray^[a] from sayings of knowledge.

¹² The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge,
    but he will overthrow the words of the faithless.

¹² Apply your heart^[a] to instruction,
    and your ear to sayings of knowledge.