Proverbs 17:24-28
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24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
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25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
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26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.