Proverbs 17:26-28
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26 How shortsighted to fine the godly for being good! And to punish nobles for being honest!
27-28 The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
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Proverbs 17:26-28
New International Version
26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(A)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(B)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(C)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(D)
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