Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Then they sat down with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, yet no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
(Yod) Let a person sit alone in silence, when the Lord is disciplining him.