One keeps silent and is thought to be wise, the others makes himself hated because of his gossiping.

One remains silent because he does not know how to reply; the other keeps quiet, waiting for the right moment.

The wise man keeps silent until the right moment; the chatterer and fool speak out of turn.

He who speaks too much makes himself hated; he who wishes to impose himself stirs up ill will.

The wise man makes himself lovable through his words alone, while the favors of the fool are lost.

Better to stumble on the ground than to make a slip with the tongue; this is how easily the wicked fall.