Proverbs 17:28 | |
NASB: Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is [considered] prudent. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent. He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. ASV: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. BBE: Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense. DBY: Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent. JPS: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding. WBS: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. WEB: Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. YLT: Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent! | |
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