Defining Wisdom

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

It would seem that silence is wisdom.  This can be interpreted as a deception to observers.  It assumes that people have not been paying attention and so think the person in question is thinking deep thoughts.

It might also be a recommended course of action.  I think we would all concede that people talk too much and often have nothing to say.  I know that often when I am fooled into watching some click bait on the internet I quickly realize that if they have something to say they are not saying it.  You know how the video is fifteen minutes long, which I figure I can endure, and after five minutes they have said nothing that reflects the topic.  Often our conversation is that way.

So?  I am looking at this as a recommendation for me today rather than an observation about others.  It would be beneficial if I took more lessons that way.