5  Let the wise hear and ^eincrease in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

13  On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,

but ^xa rod is for the back of him who ^ylacks sense.

33  Wisdom ^brests in the heart of a man of understanding,

but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.¹

14  ^zThe heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

24  The path of life leads upward ^pfor the prudent,

that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.

21  The wise of heart is called discerning,

and sweetness of speech ^rincreases persuasiveness.

15  An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

25  ^qStrike ^ra scoffer, and the simple will ^slearn prudence;

^treprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

2  When a land transgresses, ^eit has many rulers,

but with a man of understanding and knowledge,

its stability will long continue.

11  A rich man is wise in his ^town eyes,

but a poor man who has understanding ^uwill find him out.