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

 When we say everything on our minds, we look like idiots. We need to make sure that we filter what we say before we say it. God tells us that if we say nothing, we seem smarter than we are. God wants us to succeed in this life in our contact with others, and fools are useless witnesses. However, if we simply allow God to work and say nothing, we will be counted wise.