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Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

Proverbs 10:23

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.

Proverbs 17:27

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water, But a person of understanding draws it out.

Proverbs 20:5

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

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