¹⁹ In many words there cannot want iniquity: but he that refraineth his lips, is wise:

²³ A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fools publisheth foolishness.

³ He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.

²⁸ Even a fool, (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and he that stoppeth his lips, prudent.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he hear it, it is folly and shame unto him.

²³ He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from afflictions.