To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.