²³ Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

¹⁴ They take pleasure in doing wrong,
    and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil.

¹⁸ Just as damaging
    as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
¹⁹ is someone who lies to a friend
    and then says, “I was only joking.”

⁹ Fools make fun of guilt,
    but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.