1. There is a reproof that is not comely; And there is a man that keeps silence, and he is wise.
2. How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry; And he that makes confession shall be kept back from hurt.
4. As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; So is he that executes judgements with violence.
5. There is one that keeps silence, and is found wise; And there is one that is hated for his much talk.
6. There is one that keeps silence, for he has no answer to make; And there is that keeps silence, as knowing his time.
7. A wise man will be silent till his time come; But the braggart and fool will overpass his time.
8. He that uses many words shall be abhorred; And he that takes to himself authority therein shall be hated.
9. There is a prosperity that a man finds in misfortunes; And there is a gain that turns to loss.