10
The way of sinners is smoothly paved with stones, but at its end is the pit of Hades.
11
Whoever keeps the law controls his thoughts, and wisdom is the fulfilment of the fear of the Lord.
12
He who is not clever cannot be taught, but there is a cleverness which increases bitterness.
13
The knowledge of a wise man will increase like a flood, and his counsel like a flowing spring.
14
The mind of a fool is like a broken jar; it will hold no knowledge.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.