²³ It is like sport to a fool to do wrong,
    but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.

¹² He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.

²¹ Folly is a joy to him who has no sense,
    but a man of understanding walks aright.

²⁷ He who restrains his words has knowledge,
    and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

⁵ The purpose in a man’s mind is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.