23 Doing wrong is (A)like a joke to a fool, but (B)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,but a man with understanding keeps silent.(A)
21 (A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding (B)walks straight ahead.
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,but a man with understanding walks a straight path.(A)
27 Whoever (A)restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)and one who keeps a cool head[a]is a man of understanding.
5 The purpose in a man's heart is like (A)deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
5 Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water;(A)but a man of understanding draws it out.
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