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

^16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
    ^(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.

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

¹³ Whoever ^(A)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

³ Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he ^(A)says to everyone that he is a fool.

^19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    ^(B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

¹⁴ The wise ^(A)lay up knowledge,
    but ^(B)the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.