¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.
    But those who have no sense are punished.

³³ Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
    And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

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

²⁴ The path of life leads up for those who are wise.
    It keeps them from going down to the place of the dead.

²¹ Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
    Kind words make people want to learn more.

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

²⁵ If you whip a person who makes fun of others,
    childish people will learn to be wise.
If you warn those who already understand what is right,
    they will gain even more knowledge.

² A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey.
    But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.

¹¹ Rich people may think they are wise.
    But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.