20. The mouth of the prudent is sought in the Church, and they will consider his words in their hearts.
21. Like a house which has been demolished, so is wisdom to the foolish. And the knowledge of the unwise is like meaningless words.
22. Doctrine to the senseless is like fetters on the feet, and like chains on the right hand.
23. A foolish man lifts up his voice in laughter. But a wise man will not even laugh quietly to himself.
24. Doctrine is to the prudent like a gold ornament, and like an armband on the right arm.
25. The feet of the foolish step easily into his neighbor's house. But an experienced man will be apprehensive in the presence of the powerful.