Proverbs 17:28 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Proverbs 17:28

28 Even a fool, when he ^aholdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that ^bshutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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a Job 13:5

5 O that ye would altogether ^ahold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

b Prov. 29:11

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a ^cwise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

b Amos 5:13

13 Therefore the prudent shall keep ^bsilence in that time; for it is an evil time.

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Russell M. Nelson, GC, Apr. 1989
(Prov. 17:28)

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This Verse	Nearby Verses		This Chapter

WORD		QTY
fool		8
man		7
understanding		4
good		4
not		4
wicked		3
no		3
loveth		3
children		3
seeketh		3
wise		3
evil		3
strife		3
lips		3
into		3
than		3
heart		3
tongue		2
spirit		2
as		2
when		2
whoso		2
friend		2
father		2
transgression		2
out		2
excellent		2
becometh		2
eyes		2
doeth		2
+ 157 more words