When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.

Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm],
But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.

Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.

In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.

There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].