25A fond or foolish son is the ire or the wrath of the father, and the sorrow of the mother that bare him.
26It is not good to bring in harm to a just or rightwise man; neither to smite the prince that deemeth rightfully.
27He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit.
28Also a fool, if he is still, shall be guessed a wise man; and, if he presseth together his lips, he is guessed an understanding man.