14
The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
15
If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.
16
The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
17
They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
18
As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.