23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe to subvert the course of justice.
24 Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is grief to his fatherand bitterness to the one who bore him.
26 It is certainly not good to fine an innocent personor to beat a noble for his honesty.
27 The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,discerning when he seals his lips.