⁸ A man is praised because of his wise words,
    but the perverted mind^[a] will be despised.
⁹ It’s better to be unimportant, yet have a servant,
    than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

²³ A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself,^[a]
    but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.