Proverbs 17:28 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is 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 shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?
The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.
A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him?
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.