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

¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(B)

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

²⁷ The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)