⁷ Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

³² For simpletons turn away from me—to death.
    Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.

³⁵ The wise inherit honor,
    but fools are put to shame!

¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

²¹ The words of the godly encourage many,
    but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

²³ Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

²⁹ Those who bring trouble on their families inherit the wind.
    The fool will be a servant to the wise.

³ A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
    but the words of the wise keep them safe.

⁸ The prudent understand where they are going,
    but fools deceive themselves.

⁹ Fools make fun of guilt,
    but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.