Proverbs 17:28

Revised Standard Version CI

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Cross References

Job 13:5

Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.

Proverbs 18:1

He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.

Job 32:16

And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?