24 He who understands sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool, to the end of the earth.
25 A grief to his father is the child of a fool, and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good, nor to flog nobles for uprightness.
27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise; he who closes his lips is intelligent.