The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined.
Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid.
Are there those among you who are truly wise and understanding? Then they should show it by living right and doing good things with a gentleness that comes from wisdom.
Teach the wise, and they will become even wiser; teach good people, and they will learn even more.
Wise people can also listen and learn; even they can find good advice in these words.
The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.
Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.
A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.
Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble.
A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.
Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings, obeying them with all my heart.
Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.
The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.