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Proverbs 17:28

King James Version (KJV)

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Translations

Proverbs 17:28 - Amplified Bible

Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:28 - American Standard Version

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Proverbs 17:28 - Bible in Basic English

Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

Proverbs 17:28 - Darby Bible

Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.

Proverbs 17:28 - English Standard Version

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Proverbs 17:28 - King James Version

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 - La Biblia de las Americas

Aun el necio, cuando calla, es tenido por sabio,
cuando cierra los labios, por prudente.

Proverbs 17:28 - The Message

Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise;
   as long as they keep their mouths shut, they’re smart.

Proverbs 17:28 - New American Standard Bible

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is {considered} prudent.

Proverbs 17:28 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Aun el necio, cuando calla, es tenido por sabio,
Cuando cierra los labios, por prudente.

Proverbs 17:28 - World English Bible

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Proverbs 17:28 - Young's Living Translation

Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

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