Verse 28

Even a fool{H191}, when he holdeth his peace{H2790}{(H8688)}, is counted{H2803}{(H8735)} wise{H2450}: and he that shutteth{H331}{(H8801)} his lips{H8193} is esteemed a man of understanding{H995}{(H8737)}.

Referenced Verses

• Job 13:5 : 5 O that{H5414}{(H8799)} ye would altogether{H2790}{(H8687)} hold your peace{H2790}{(H8686)}! and it should be your wisdom{H2451}.
• Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue{H3956} of the wise{H2450} useth knowledge{H1847} aright{H3190}{(H8686)}: but the mouth{H6310} of fools{H3684} poureth out{H5042}{(H8686)} foolishness{H200}.
• Eccl 10:14 : 14 A fool{H5530} also is full{H7235}{(H8686)} of words{H1697}: a man{H120} cannot tell{H3045}{(H8799)} what shall be; and what shall be after{H310} him, who can tell{H5046}{(H8686)} him?
• Eccl 5:3 : 3 For a dream{H2472} cometh{H935}{(H8802)} through the multitude{H7230} of business{H6045}; and a fool's{H3684} voice{H6963} is known by multitude{H7230} of words{H1697}.
• Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool{H5530} walketh{H1980}{(H8802)} by the way{H1870}, his wisdom{H3820} faileth{H2638} him, and he saith{H559}{(H8804)} to every one that he is a fool{H5530}.