A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(A)

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A person is praised according to their prudence,
    and one with a warped(A) mind is despised.

Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
    than pretend to be somebody and have no food.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(B)

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