Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
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; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.