² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but ^(A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.

²⁷ Whoever ^(A)restrains his words has knowledge,
    and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
²⁸ Even a fool ^(B)who keeps silent is considered wise;
    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

²⁰ For lack of wood the fire goes out,
    and where there is no ^(A)whisperer, ^(B)quarreling ceases.