23 Doing wrong is (A)like a joke to a fool, but (B)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
23 Fools enjoy vile deeds, but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.
12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.
21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding (B)walks straight ahead.
21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead.
27 Whoever (A)restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
27 Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded.
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
5 Advice comes from the deep waters of the heart; those with understanding can draw it out.
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