Proverbs 17:28 - The Scriptures 2009 Even a fool keeping silence is regarded as wise, As understanding, when he closes 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. |
And I have waited, but they do not speak, because they have stood still, they answered no more.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge good, But the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
The separatist seeks his own desire; He breaks out against all sound wisdom.
And a fool increases words; a man knows not what shall come to be; and who declares to him what shall be after him?
And also, when a fool walks along the way, his heart fails, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
For a dream comes through the greatness of the task, and a fool’s voice is known by his many words.