25. The foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.
26. It is certainly not good to condemn the just, nor to smite princes for doing that which is upright.
27. He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28. Even a fool, when he is silent is counted wise, and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.