23 The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is before the person of understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.
26 Also, to punish a righteous person is not good, nor to beat up an honorable one for his integrity.
27 One with knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning person stays calm.
28 Even a fool, who keeps quiet, is considered wise, discerning, if he seals his lips.