Proverbs 17:28

Modern King James Version

Even a fool, when he is silent, is counted wise, and he who shuts his lips is counted as a man of understanding.

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Oh that you would stop speaking entirely! And it would be your wisdom.

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

A fool also makes many words; a man knows not what they shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

For a dream comes through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice by the multitude of words.

Yes also, in the way a fool walks, his heart fails; and he says to all that he is a fool.

He that separates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

Shall I wait because you do not speak, because they stand still, answering no more?