Proverbs 17:28

New King James Version

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

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Oh, that you would be silent, And it would be your wisdom!

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

A fool also multiplies words. No man knows what is to be; Who can tell him what will be after him?

For a dream comes through much activity, And a fool’s voice is known by his many words.

Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.

And I have waited, because they did not speak, Because they stood still and answered no more.