⁹ the chief men refrained from speaking^(A)
    and covered their mouths with their hands;^(B)

⁵ Look at me and be appalled;
    clap your hand over your mouth.^(A)

³² “If you play the fool and exalt yourself,
    or if you plan evil,
    clap your hand over your mouth!^(A)

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(A)

⁴ “I am unworthy^(A)—how can I reply to you?
    I put my hand over my mouth.^(B)

¹¹ “Therefore I will not keep silent;^(A)
    I will speak out in the anguish^(B) of my spirit,
    I will complain^(C) in the bitterness of my soul.^(D)

² “If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient?
    But who can keep from speaking?^(A)