²³ As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,^(A)
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.^(A)

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.^(A)

²⁷ The intelligent person restrains his words,^(A)
and one who keeps a cool head^[a]
is a man of understanding.

⁵ Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;^(A)
but a man of understanding draws it out.