Proverbs 17:28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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