²³ It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness,
    but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding holds his peace.

²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge.
    He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

⁵ Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,
    but a man of understanding will draw it out.