⁵ Some people keep silent and are found^[a] to be wise,
    while others are detested for being talkative.^(A)
6 Some people keep silent because they have nothing to say,
    while others keep silent because they know when to speak.^(B)
7 The wise remain silent until the right moment,
    but the arrogant and the fool miss the right moment.^(C)

¹⁹ A coarse person is like an inappropriate story,
    continually on the lips of the ignorant.^(A)

²⁰ A proverb from a fool’s lips will be rejected,
    for he does not tell it at the proper time.^(A)

⁷ a time to tear and a time to sew;
a time to keep silent and a time to speak;^(A)

¹³ Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time,
    for it is an evil time.