To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, and a discerning plan to the young person.

Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

“I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.