Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.

When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.

a wise man will listen and increase his learning,
and a discerning man will obtain guidance—

Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check.

If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

for receiving wise instruction
in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

for understanding a proverb or a parable,
the words of the wise, and their riddles.