20 There is a rebuke that is untimely,
    and there is the person who is wise enough to keep silent.^(A)

⁵ If you would only keep silent,
    that would be your wisdom!^(A)

¹⁹ When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.^(A)

²⁸ Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
    when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.^(A)