²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.

¹⁵ Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

²⁸ And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

¹⁰ The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do `his commandments': His praise endureth for ever.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

⁹ A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.