¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

³ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁸ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.