⁵ a wise person will listen and continue to learn,
and an understanding person will gain direction—

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.

²¹ The person who is truly wise is called understanding,
and speaking sweetly helps others learn.

¹⁵ The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge.
The ears of wise people seek knowledge.

²⁵ Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson.
Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

² When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers,
but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge
will it last a long time.