19  ^eWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking,

^fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

12  Whoever ^qbelittles his neighbor lacks sense,

but a man of understanding remains silent.

1  ^dA soft answer turns away wrath,

but ^ea harsh word stirs up anger.

28  Even a fool ^xwho keeps silent is considered wise;

when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.