Pro 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

Even a fool appears wise when he holds his tongue.

There is power…
There is mercy…
There is grace…
…in holding our tongues.

Not to say that we are not to speak forth the truth.
We are.

But, too often we speak in the flesh rather than in the Spirit.

The closed mouth of The Fool makes him appear wise and prudent.

Of course, such is not the case…

Pro 18:2
A fool does not delight in understanding,
But only in revealing his own mind.

Usually The Fool…if he does hold his tongue…will only do so for a moment in time.

Then bursts forth the revelation of his own mind.

A fool does not understand.
He does not delight in understanding.

Rather, he breaks out in a cacophony of verbiage which passes for insight and revelation in his mind.

Many a fool is highly educated in the pattern of man.

Be not such.

Delight in the Lord…

Pro 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.