⁵ may the wise hear and increase learning,
    and the one who understands gain direction,^[a]

¹³ On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.^[a]

³³ In the heart^[a] of him who has understanding, wisdom rests,
    but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.

¹⁴ The heart of him who understands will seek knowledge,
    but the faces of fools, they^[a] will feed on folly.

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for him who has insight,
    in order to turn away from Sheol below.

²¹ The wise of heart^[a] is called perceptive,
    but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.

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

²⁵ The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence,
    and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.

² By the rebellion of a land, her rulers increase,
    but by a person of intelligence who knows justice, it will last.

¹¹ A man of wealth is wise in his own eyes,
    but the intelligent poor sees through him.