²³ Doing wickedness is like ^(A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

¹² He who despises his neighbor lacks ^[a]sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.

²¹ Folly is joy to him who lacks ^[a]sense,
But a man of understanding ^(A)walks straight.

²⁷ He who ^(A)restrains his words ^[a]has knowledge,
And he who has a ^(B)cool spirit is a man of understanding.

⁵ A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding draws it out.