¹⁶ Must I wait, now that they are silent,
    now that they stand there with no reply?

¹³ Therefore the prudent keep quiet^(A) in such times,
    for the times are evil.^(B)

²⁸ Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
    and discerning if they hold their tongues.^(A)

⁵ If only you would be altogether silent!^(A)
    For you, that would be wisdom.^(B)