⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

¹⁰ Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.^(A)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(A)

³¹ Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.^(A)

²⁵ Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,^(A) and they will gain knowledge.^(B)