¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
¹¹ For by me thy days shall be multiplied,
and the years of thy life shall be increased.
¹² If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:
but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
    but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is presently known:
    but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
    to depart from the snares of death.

¹⁶ Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge:
    but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁹ The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul:
    but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin:
    but among the righteous there is favour.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
    but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:
    and a man of wicked devices is hated.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches:
    but the foolishness of fools is folly.

²⁹ He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding:
    but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.