¹¹ A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.

^11 (A)Good sense makes one slow to anger,
    and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

^16 (A)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
    but the prudent ignores an insult.

^5 (A)Put no trust in a neighbor;
    have no confidence in a friend;
guard ^(B)the doors of your mouth
    from her who lies in your arms;^[a]

^23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    ^(B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.