15
When a man of understanding hears a wise saying, he will praise it and add to it; when a reveler hears it, he dislikes it and casts it behind his back.
16
A fool's narration is like a burden on a journey, but delight will be found in the speech of the intelligent.
17
The utterance of a sensible man will be sought in the assembly, and they will ponder his words in their minds.
18
Like a house that has vanished, so is wisdom to a fool; and the knowledge of the ignorant is unexamined talk.
19
To a senseless man education is fetters on his feet, and like manacles on his right hand.
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.