Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
And they sit with him on the earth seven days and seven nights, and there is none speaking unto him a word when they have seen that the pain hath been very great.
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
He sitteth alone, and is silent, For He hath laid it upon him.