¹⁹ In the multitude of words there lacketh not sin, but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips shall meet destruction.

²⁸ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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

²³ Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.