Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:28
American Standard Version
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is `esteemed as' prudent.
Amplified® Bible
Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding.
Contemporary English Version
Even fools seem smart when they are quiet.
Darby English Version
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Good News Bible
After all, even fools may be thought wise and intelligent if they stay quiet and keep their mouths shut.
King James Version
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
New American Standard Bible
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is {considered} prudent.
New International Version
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning if he holds his tongue.
New King James Version
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, people consider wise;
Revised Standard Version
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Young's Literal Translation
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
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