² The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(B)

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(B)

²³ The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,^(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.^[a](B)

²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death,^(A)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(B)