How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #4
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent. (NRSV 11:12)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. (KJV 11:12)
Intelligent people respect others and their feelings, so they don't throw around put-downs thoughtlessly.
Quote #5
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without good sense. (NRSV 11:22)
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. (KJV 11:22)
The woman's beauty is the gold ring—the pig is probably the disaster her life, led without sense, will end up being. Oink.
Quote #6
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice. Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. (NRSV 12:15-16)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. (KJV 12:15-16)
This goes along with the un-reflective nature of fools. They never consider the circumstances before expressing themselves, and never second-guess their views.