A man is commended according to his good sense,
    but one of twisted mind is (A)despised.
Better to be lowly and have a servant
    than to play the great man and lack bread.

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A person is praised for his insight,
    but a warped mind leads to contempt.
Better to be held in low regard and have a servant
    than to be conceited and lack food.

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23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge,
    but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.

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