Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
And they took their seats on the earth by his side for seven days and seven nights: but no one said a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.