Proverbs 17:28 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent – discerning, when he seals his lips. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding. American Standard Version (1901) Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. Common English Bible Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise; those who shut their lips are smart. Catholic Public Domain Version If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding. |
Should I continue to wait now that they are silent, now that they stand there and no longer answer?
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound wisdom.
yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?
Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone he is a fool.
Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.