²³ As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,^(A)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.^(A)

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.^(A)

²⁷ The one who has knowledge restrains his words,^(A)
and one who keeps a cool head^[a]
is a person of understanding.

⁵ Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;^(A)
but a person of understanding draws it out.