Proverbs 17:25-28 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

25. A grief to his father is the child of a fool, and bitterness to her who bore him.

26. Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good, nor to flog nobles for uprightness.

27. He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

28. Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise; he who closes his lips is intelligent.

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