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

^fbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

23  ^kA prudent man conceals knowledge,

^kbut the heart of fools proclaims folly.

3  ^tWhoever guards his mouth preserves his life;

^uhe who opens wide his lips ^vcomes to ruin.

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

when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

13  If one gives an answer ^obefore he hears,

it is his folly and shame.

23  ^cWhoever keeps his mouth and his tongue

^dkeeps himself out of ^etrouble.