Proverbs 17:27-28

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He who ^(A)restrains his words ^(a)has knowledge,
And he who has a ^(B)cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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Even a fool, when he ^(C)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

a. Proverbs 17:27: ['Lit ', knows]

A. Proverbs 17:27: Proverbs 10:19; James 1:19

B. Proverbs 17:27: Proverbs 14:29

C. Proverbs 17:28: Job 13:5