²³ Carrying out a wicked scheme is a game for the fool,
but wisdom gives pleasure to a person with understanding.

¹² A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor,
but an understanding person keeps silent.

²¹ Stupidity delights a person who lacks sense,
but one who has understanding stays on course.

²⁷ A person with knowledge restrains his words.
A person with understanding is even-tempered.

⁵ The intentions in a person’s heart are deep water,
but a person with understanding can draw them out.