Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
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- Job 13:5 Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
- Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Ecclesiastes 10:14 A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?