Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleEven a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. King James Bible Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. American Standard Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. Darby Bible Translation Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent. Douay-Rheims Bible Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding. English Revised Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. Young's Literal Translation Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent! Links Proverbs 17:28 Bible HubProverbs 17:28 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:28 Open Bible |