23 Doing wrong is (A)like a joke to a fool,
    but (B)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

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23 Fools enjoy vile deeds,
    but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.

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12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.

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12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

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21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding (B)walks straight ahead.

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21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense,
    but those with understanding walk straight ahead.

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27 Whoever (A)restrains his words has knowledge,
    and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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27 Wise are those who restrain their talking;
    people with understanding are coolheaded.

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The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart;
    those with understanding can draw it out.

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