Proverbs 10:19 similarly warns that many words lead to sin and that restraining lips is prudent — reinforcing the value of silence.

Proverbs 21:23 echoes this: keeping one's mouth avoids trouble, just as silence here brings a reputation for wisdom.

Proverbs 30:32 advises putting a hand on your mouth when foolish — directly related to silence making a fool seem wise.

Proverbs 15:2 contrasts wise and foolish speech — related to silence's value in Proverbs 17:28, but not identical.

Job 13:5 directly says silence is wisdom — same teaching as a fool appearing wise when silent.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 says a fool is known by many words — reinforces that silence (Prov 17:28) can hide folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:14 contrasts: the fool multiplies words, while here silence can make a fool seem wise.