Exodus 31:1-18; Psalms 79:1-80:19; Acts 18:24-19:20
He that hath knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Proverbs 17:27
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Proverbs 17:28
Wisdom is not merely about acquiring knowledge, but about knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. People of understanding are not walking encyclopedias that gush out information. They are quiet individuals who, when counseling, listen first, then speak! They know that often the problem is under the surface. May our words be purposeful, our silence be wise, and our understanding be a source of light in a world that often lacks all of the above.
—Sid Halsband
It is better to be silent and be thought a fool
Than to speak and remove all doubt! —Abraham Lincoln