Proverbs 17:28

The Scriptures 2009

Even a fool keeping silence is regarded as wise, As understanding, when he closes his lips.

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If you would only be silent, then it would be your wisdom!

And I have waited, but they do not speak, because they have stood still, they answered no more.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge good, But the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

The separatist seeks his own desire; He breaks out against all sound wisdom.

And a fool increases words; a man knows not what shall come to be; and who declares to him what shall be after him?

And also, when a fool walks along the way, his heart fails, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

For a dream comes through the greatness of the task, and a fool’s voice is known by his many words.