American Standard Version
"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. "
— Proverbs 17:28, American Standard Version
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. ”
“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”
“Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.”
“Even a fool, if he will hold his peace, shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding. ”
“Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.”
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. ”
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.