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Proverbs 17:28 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 17 · verse 28 · King James Version
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.Proverbs 17:28 · King James Version
Proverbs 17:28 in context
26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- shuttethʼâṭamto closeH331 →
- countedchâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- peacechârashto scratchH2790 →
- foolʼĕvîylsillyH191 →
- wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
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