25. A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.
26. It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.
27. He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
28. Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.