Verse 28

Even a fool,{H191} when he holdeth his peace,{H2790} is counted{H2803} wise;{H2450} When he shutteth{H331} his lips,{H8193} he is [esteemed as] prudent.{H995}

Referenced Verses

• Job 13:5 : 5 Oh that{H5414} ye would altogether{H2790} hold your peace!{H2790} And it would be your wisdom.{H2451}
• Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue{H3956} of the wise{H2450} uttereth knowledge{H1847} aright;{H3190} But the mouth{H6310} of fools{H3684} poureth out{H5042} folly.{H200}
• Eccl 10:14 : 14 A fool{H5530} also multiplieth{H7235} words:{H1697} [yet] man{H120} knoweth{H3045} not what shall be; and that which shall be after{H310} him, who can tell{H5046} him?
• Eccl 5:3 : 3 For a dream{H2472} cometh{H935} with a multitude{H7230} of business,{H6045} and a fool's{H3684} voice{H6963} with a multitude{H7230} of words.{H1697}
• Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when the fool{H5530} walketh{H1980} by the way,{H1870} his understanding{H3820} faileth{H2638} him, and he saith{H559} to every one [that] he is a fool.{H5530}