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 Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy,
    so is wisdom to the discerning man.

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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 belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but the discerning man controls his comments.

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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 Stupidity is the delight of the senseless,
    but an understanding man walks uprightly.

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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 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable;
    anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

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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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The intentions of a person’s heart are deep waters,
    but a discerning person reveals them.

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