Proverbs 17:28

Catholic Public Domain Version

If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.

Cross References

Job 13:5

And I wish that you would remain silent, so that you would be counted among the wise.

Job 32:16

Therefore, because I have waited and they have not been speaking, for they stood firm and did not respond at all,

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.

Proverbs 18:1

Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

The fool multiplies his words. A man does not know what has been before him, and who is able to reveal to him what will be in the future after him?

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

If you have vowed anything to God, you should not delay to repay it. And whatever you have vowed, render it. But an unfaithful and foolish promise displeases him.