He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.

He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.

The wise will inherit honor and glory,
But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.

A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.