26 (A)To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good,
    nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
27 Whoever (B)restrains his words has knowledge,
    and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool (C)who keeps silent is considered wise;
    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

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