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28 Even fools, keeping silent, are considered wise;
    if they keep their lips closed, intelligent.[a]

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  1. 17:28 Related to v. 27. Words provide a glimpse into the heart. In the unlikely event that fools, who usually pour out words (15:2), were to say nothing, people would not be able to see their folly and would presume them intelligent. Alas, the saying is contrary to fact.