Proverbs 17:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”Proverbs 17:28
What Does Proverbs 17:28 Mean?
Proverbs 17:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 13:5“O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Ecclesiastes 10:14“A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?”Ecclesiastes 5:3“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.”Ecclesiastes 10:3“Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.”Job 32:16“When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)”Proverbs 30:32“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.”
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