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Proverbs 17:28

Proverbs 17:28 is verse 28 of Proverbs chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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

Proverbs 17:26–28 · Berean Standard Bible

26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.

27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Job 13:5
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Ecclesiastes 10:14
Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?