³² “If you play the fool and exalt yourself,
    or if you plan evil,
    clap your hand over your mouth!^(A)

⁵ Look at me and be appalled;
    clap your hand over your mouth.^(A)

¹⁶ Nations will see and be ashamed,^(A)
    deprived of all their power.
They will put their hands over their mouths^(B)
    and their ears will become deaf.
¹⁷ They will lick dust^(C) like a snake,
    like creatures that crawl on the ground.
They will come trembling^(D) out of their dens;
    they will turn in fear^(E) to the Lord our God
    and will be afraid of you.

⁴ “I am unworthy^(A)—how can I reply to you?
    I put my hand over my mouth.^(B)

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