Proverbs 17:28 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. More versionsKing 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 am I to wait because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more?
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all sound judgment.
yet fools talk on and on. No one knows what is to happen, and who can tell anyone what the future holds?
Even when fools walk on the road, they lack sense and show to everyone that they are fools.