Proverbs 17:27-28

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁷He who restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
²⁸Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

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