Larry Bradfield Poet Monoku

Masking a Fool Pm

silence marks a fool a wise man - a closed mouth marks understanding


Proverbs 17-28....Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. (KJV)


11-17-19
Contest: Proverbial Monoku 2
Sponsor: Carol Connell

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Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2019 at 7:43 PM I like your translation of it! Congrats.

DM Babbit November 18, 2019 at 9:15 AM The wise man, listens. Beautifully penned. Larry Bradfield November 18, 2019 at 10:59 AM Thank you!!

Na Na November 17, 2019 at 10:53 PM Hi Larry. Very true. Its funny how little words can make for a lifetime of knowledge. Thanks for sharing this Larry Bradfield November 17, 2019 at 11:32 PM Thank you, Gregory..