1
There is a reproof that is not comely; again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.
2
It is much better to reprove than to be angry secretly, and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
3
How good is it, when thou art reproved, to show repentance! For so shalt thou escape willful sin.
4
As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he that executeth judgment with violence.
5
There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise, and another by much babbling becometh hateful.
6
Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not the answer; and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
7
A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity, but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
8
He that useth many words shall be abhorred, and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.