Proverbs 17:28 - Compare All Versions

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

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

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

Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet; if they don’t speak, they appear to understand.

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

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

When even a fool bites his tongue he’s considered wise. So shut your mouth when you are provoked— it will make you look smart.

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