⁸ For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended,
    but he who is of perverse mind^[a] will be despised.
⁹ It is better to be lowly and a servant to someone^[b]
    than self-glorifying and lacking food.

²³ A clever person conceals knowledge,
    but the heart^[a] of a fool^[b] announces folly.