¹⁹ In many words, transgression is not lacking,
    but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

²³ A clever person conceals knowledge,
    but the heart^[a] of a fool^[b] announces folly.

³ He who keeps his mouth guards his life;^[a]
    he who opens his lips, ruin belongs to him.

²⁸ Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;^[a]
    he who closes his lips is intelligent.

¹³ He who returns a word before he will hear,
    folly itself belongs to him as well as^[a] shame.

²³ He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
    he guards his life^[a] from danger.