Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.