Proverbs 17:28

Tree of Life Version

Even a fool, who keeps quiet, is considered wise, discerning, if he seals his lips.

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If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

Must I wait, since they no longer speak since they stand there with no reply?

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.

One who isolates oneself seeks his own desire; he defies all sound judgment.

and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will happen after him?

Even as the fool walks along the way, his heart lacks sense and tells everyone what a fool he is.

When you swear a vow to God, don’t delay in fulfilling it. For He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!