23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.(A)
23 Doing wrong is (A)like a joke to a fool, but (B)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.(A)
21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding (B)walks straight ahead.
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
27 Whoever (A)restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
5 The purposes in the human mind are like deep water, but the intelligent will draw them out.(A)
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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