Proverbs 17:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understandin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:28 — KJV
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”
— Proverbs 17:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:28
“The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:28: even, fool, wise
“Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity. happeneth even...: Heb. happeneth to me, even to me”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:28: even, fool, wise
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:28: fool, wise, lips
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. proceed: Heb. add”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:28: even, wise, understanding
“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:28: fool, wise, understanding
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