For wisdom will enter your mind,
and knowledge will delight your heart.

A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.

The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.

Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise,
and apply your mind to my knowledge.

Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.