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

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23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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

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12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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

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21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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

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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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