⁵ People’s ·thoughts [advice; purpose] can be like a deep ·well [^Lwaters],
but someone with understanding can ·find the wisdom there [draw it out].

⁶ Many people claim to be loyal,
but it is hard to find a ·trustworthy [reliable] person.

⁹ No one can say, “I am innocent;
I ·have never done anything wrong [am cleansed from my sin].”

²⁹ The young glory in their strength,
and the old are honored for their gray hair.