Folly is joy to one lacking heart, But a man of understanding walks straight.
And He said to man, ‘See, the fear of יהוה, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding.’ ”
The fear of יהוה is the beginning of wisdom, All those doing them have a good understanding. His praise is standing forever.
To work out wicked schemes Is like sport to a fool, But wisdom is for a man of understanding.
He who lacks heart despises his neighbour, But a man of understanding keeps silence.
The wise fears and turns away from evil, But a fool rushes on and is reckless.
The wisdom of the clever is to understand His way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
Fools scoff at guilt, But among the straight there is delight.
Without counsel, plans go wrong, But by great counsellors they are established.
Let your eyes look forward, And your eyelids look straight before you.
Consider the path of your feet, And all your ways are established.
See then that you walk exactly, not as unwise, but as wise,
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom.