⁷ Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord.
    But foolish people hate wisdom and discipline.

¹³ Foolishness is like a loud woman.
    She does not have wisdom or knowledge.
¹⁴ She sits at the door of her house.
    It is at the highest place in the city.
¹⁵ She calls out to those who are passing by.
    They are minding their own business.
¹⁶ She says to those who are not wise,
    “Come in here, you foolish people!
¹⁷ Stolen water is sweeter.
    Stolen food tastes better.”
¹⁸ But these people don’t know that everyone dies who goes there.
    They don’t realize that her guests are deep in the grave.

⁸ A wise person does what he is told.
    But a talkative fool will be ruined.

¹⁸ Whoever hides his hate is a liar.
    Whoever tells lies is a fool.

²³ A foolish person enjoys doing wrong.
    But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

²⁹ Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind.
    And a foolish person will become a servant to the wise.

¹⁵ A foolish person thinks he is doing right.
    But a wise person listens to advice.

¹⁶ A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset.
    But a wise person ignores an insult.