Proverbs 10:13-15

Modern English Version

¹³ In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men store up knowledge,
    but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
    the destruction of the poor is their poverty.