Proverbs 17:28 - King James Version (Oxford) 176928 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. See the chapterCommon English Bible28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise; those who shut their lips are smart. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version28 If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version28 Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding. See the chapter |