Every prudent {man} dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open {his} folly. {layeth...: Heb. spreadeth}

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips {is} wise.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}

Wise {men} lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish {is} near destruction.

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth {him}, and he saith to every one {that} he {is} a fool. {his...: Heb. his heart}

The words of a wise man's mouth {are} gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. {gracious: Heb. grace}

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.

That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I {have been} a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any {other} man.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.

All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.