²³ A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,^(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

²¹ Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,^(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁴ who delight in doing wrong
    and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,^(A)

¹⁸ Like a maniac shooting
    flaming arrows of death
¹⁹ is one who deceives their neighbor
    and says, “I was only joking!”

⁹ You who are young, be happy while you are young,
    and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.
Follow the ways of your heart
    and whatever your eyes see,
but know that for all these things
    God will bring you into judgment.^(A)