Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
He sits alone and keeps silence, because he has borne it upon him.