23 (A)To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.

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

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12 He who [a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart

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

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21 (A)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [a]discernment,
(B)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

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  1. Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart

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

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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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

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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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