KJV dictionary & concordance
Remains silent or refrains from speaking.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Proverbs 11:12
Complete exact-word concordance
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace.
1611 marginal noteHeb. destitute of heart.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.
1611 marginal noteIob 13.5.
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