Proverbs 10:19

When there are ^amany words, transgression is unavoidable,

But ^bhe who holds back his lips has insight.

Proverbs 11:12

He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom,

But a man of discernment keeps silent.

A ^aprudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

The one who ^aguards his mouth keeps his soul;

The one who ^bopens wide his lips ¹comes to ruin.

He who ^aholds back his words ¹has knowledge,

And he who has a ^bcool spirit is a man of discernment.

Even an ignorant fool, when he ^akeeps silent, is considered wise;

When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.

A ^afool ¹lets out all of his spirit,

But a ^bwise man holds it back.

Do you behold a man who is ^ahasty in his words?

There is ^bmore hope for a fool than for him.