⁴ An evil person listens to evil words.
    A liar pays attention to cruel words.

⁷ Foolish people should not be proud.
    And rulers should not be liars!

²⁰ A person with an evil heart will find no success.
    And the person whose words are evil will get into trouble.

²⁷ The person who has knowledge says very little.
    And a person with understanding stays calm.

²⁸ Even a foolish person seems to be wise if he keeps quiet.
    He appears to have understanding if he doesn’t speak.