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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 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)

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

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23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(B)

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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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Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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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 fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
    and discerning if they hold their tongues.(A)

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

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13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(A)

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

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23 Those who guard their mouths(A) and their tongues
    keep themselves from calamity.(B)

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