Proverbs 17:28

A Conservative Version

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is considered wise. When he shuts his lips, he is prudent.

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O that ye would altogether be silent! And it would be your wisdom.

The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

A fool also multiplies words; [yet] man knows not what shall be, and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?

For a dream comes with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.

Yea also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone [that] he is a fool.

He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.

And shall I wait because they do not speak, because they stand still, and answer no more?