²³ The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
    but fools broadcast their foolishness.

¹⁶ Wise people think before they act;
    fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.

² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

¹³ A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

¹⁹ Too much talk leads to sin.
    Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

¹² Wise words bring approval,
    but fools are destroyed by their own words.

¹³ Fools base their thoughts on foolish assumptions,
    so their conclusions will be wicked madness;
¹⁴     they chatter on and on.

No one really knows what is going to happen;
    no one can predict the future.

³ You can identify fools
    just by the way they walk down the street!