For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and a man of understanding will gain direction;

Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser: instruct a just man, and he will receive more [instruction].

He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.

The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways, but the folly of fools leads astray.

Instruct me, and I will search out Your law, and will keep it with my whole heart.

Is there anyone wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct [that] his works [are] in meekness of wisdom.

He that winks with his eyes deceitfully procures griefs for men, but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.

For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snare, but a righteous man escapes from them. [ 12:13A] He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, but he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.

He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life, but he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

With everyone who is careful there is abundance, but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.

The words of a wise mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool will swallow him up.

The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.