Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Cross References
Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:28
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Two ways a man may show himself to be a wise man:—1. By the good temper, the sweetness and the sedateness, of his mind: A man of understanding is of an excellent spirit, a precious spirit (so the word is); he is one that looks well to his spirit, that it be as it should be, and so keeps it in… Read the whole commentary →