Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.