SinaiProverbs 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.
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Proverbs 17:28 in other translations
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Proverbs 17:28 in context
- 26Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
- 27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- 28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.