Cross references
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Proverbs 17:28 has 5 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Job 13:5 (26 votes) and Proverbs 15:2 (17 votes). 5 other verses point back to it. It links with 2 other books, from Job 13 to Ecclesiastes 10.
Which verses does Proverbs 17:28 point to?
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- Job 13:526 votes
If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
- Proverbs 15:217 votes
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- Ecclesiastes 10:1413 votes
Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:312 votes
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
- Ecclesiastes 10:36 votes
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Which verses point to Proverbs 17:28?
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