Proverbs 17:26-28

21st Century King James Version

²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for their equity.

²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of excelling spirit.

²⁸ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.