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

^18 (A)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings ^(B)healing.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ^(A)ponders how to answer,
    but ^(B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

^27 (A)A worthless man plots evil,
    and his speech^[a] is like ^(B)a scorching fire.

^21 (A)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruits.