Proverbs 17:28

American Standard Version (1901)

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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Referenced Verses

  • Job 13:5 : 5 Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
  • Eccl 10:14 : 14 A fool also multiplieth words: [yet] man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
  • Eccl 5:3 : 3 For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 17:27
    84%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

  • Prov 29:11
    83%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 12:23
    79%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Eccl 9:17
    78%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 13:16
    78%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 15:2
    77%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Eccl 10:3
    76%

    3Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

  • Prov 10:14
    76%

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    76%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    14A fool also multiplieth words: [yet] man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    76%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    76%

    18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Job 13:5
    76%

    5Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.

  • Prov 14:33
    75%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 14:29
    75%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 20:3
    75%

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    75%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 29:20
    74%

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 18:2
    74%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    74%

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 30:32
    73%

    32If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, [Lay] thy hand upon thy mouth.

  • Prov 29:9
    73%

    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Prov 19:1
    72%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:24
    72%

    24Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 14:24
    72%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 17:7
    72%

    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 21:23
    72%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Ps 39:2
    71%

    2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred.