²³ The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(B)

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

² The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(B)

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(B)

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