⁷ If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.
    But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.

³² “The wrong path that childish people take will kill them.
    Foolish people will be destroyed by being satisfied with the way they live.

¹⁴ Wise people store up knowledge.
    But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.

²¹ The words of those who do right benefit many people.
    But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.

²³ A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans.
    But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

²⁹ Those who bring ruin on their families will receive nothing but wind.
    And foolish people will serve wise people.

³ The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip.
    But the things wise people say keep them safe.

⁸ People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live.
    But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

⁹ Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin.
    But honest people try to do the right thing.