Proverbs 17:28

World English Bible (2000)

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 13:5 : 5 Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
  • Eccl 10:14 : 14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
  • Eccl 5:3 : 3 For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 17:27
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    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Eccl 9:17
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    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 11:12
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    12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 24:7
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    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

  • Eccl 10:3
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    3Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 10:14
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    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
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    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

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

    14A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    76%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    76%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Job 13:5
    76%

    5Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise.

  • Prov 14:33
    75%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Prov 14:29
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    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 20:3
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    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 14:3
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    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    75%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 29:20
    74%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 18:2
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    2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    4Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 16:22-23
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    22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    73%

    6A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 30:32
    73%

    32"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Prov 29:9
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    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • Prov 19:1
    72%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:24
    72%

    24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 17:7
    72%

    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

  • Prov 21:23
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    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Ps 39:2
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    2I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred.