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Proverbs 17:28

New Messianic Version Bible

Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shuts his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

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O that you2f would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright (in the right way): but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what 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 [is known] by multitude of words.

Yes also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails [him], and he says to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks [and] intermeddles with all wisdom.

When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, [and] answered no more;)