Proverbs 17:27 ASV

²⁵  A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

²⁶  Also to punish the righteous is not good, 'Nor' to smite the noble for 'their' uprightness.

²⁷  He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁸  Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is 'esteemed as' prudent.