²³ Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
    but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.^(A)

¹² Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.^(A)

²¹ Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,
    but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.^(A)

²⁷ One who spares words is knowledgeable;
    one who is cool in spirit has understanding.^(A)

⁵ The purposes in the human mind are like deep water,
    but the intelligent will draw them out.^(A)