5  Let the wise hear and ^eincrease in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

15  ^yThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but a wise man listens to advice.

1  A wise son hears his father’s instruction,

but ^qa scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

10  ^fBy insolence comes nothing but strife,

but with those who take advice is wisdom.

13  Whoever ^jdespises ^kthe word¹ brings destruction on himself,

but he who reveres the commandment² will be ^lrewarded.

4  An evildoer listens to wicked lips,

and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

10  A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding

than a hundred blows into a fool.

1  Whoever ^yisolates himself seeks his own desire;

he breaks out against all sound judgment.

2  A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,

but only ^zin expressing his opinion.

13  If one gives an answer ^obefore he hears,

it is his folly and shame.

5  The purpose in a man’s heart is like ^gdeep water,

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

12  Apply your heart to instruction

and your ear to words of knowledge.