Proverbs 17:28

Modern English Version

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is considered wise; when he shuts his lips he is deemed a man of understanding.

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Oh, that you would altogether hold your peace, and it would be your wisdom!

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

A fool increases his words. No one knows what is to come; who can tell him what will come after him?

For a dream comes when there is a great burden, and a foolish voice when there are many words.

Even when a fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

A man who separates himself seeks his own desire; he defies all sound judgment.

And I have waited, (for they did not speak, but stood still and answered no more).