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27 He [a]that spareth his words hath knowledge;
And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise;
[b]When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

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  1. Proverbs 17:27 Or, that hath knowledge spareth his words; And a man of understanding is of a cool spirit
  2. Proverbs 17:28 Or, He that shutteth his lips is etc.