⁵ The wise will pay attention to these words and will grow in learning,
    and the discerning will receive divine guidance,

¹⁵ Fools follow their own directions and think they are right,
    but wise people listen intently to advice.

¹⁰ Arrogance only produces arguments,
    but wisdom accompanies those well advised.

¹³ The one who hates good counsel will reap failure and ruin,
    but the one who reveres God’s instruction will be rewarded.

⁴ Wrongdoers perk up when listening to gossip,
    and liars lean in close to hear talk of mischief.

¹⁰ A single correction makes a more lasting impression on one who is wise
    than a hundred lashes do on a fool.

¹³ To respond to a matter before you hear about it
    shows foolishness and brings shame.

⁵ The real motives come from deep within a person—as from deep waters—
    but a discerning person is able to draw them up and expose them.