23  Doing wrong is ^jlike a joke to a fool,

but ^kwisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

12  Whoever ^qbelittles his neighbor lacks sense,

but a man of understanding remains silent.

21  ^lFolly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

but a man of understanding ^mwalks straight ahead.

27  Whoever ^wrestrains his words has knowledge,

and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

5  The purpose in a man’s heart is like ^gdeep water,

but a man of understanding will draw it out.