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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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

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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
    One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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(A)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;
    (B)he who opens wide his lips (C)comes to ruin.

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28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

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28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise;
    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

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13 He who answers before he hears,
    that is folly and shame to him.

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13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.

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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
    keeps his soul from troubles.

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23 (A)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
    (B)keeps himself out of (C)trouble.

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