Proverbs 17:28
American King James Version (AKJV)
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
Darby Bible (DBY)
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
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 (ERV)
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
Even stupid people who keep quiet are considered wise; if they don't say anything they appear intelligent.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding.
King James Version (KJV)
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Webster Bible (Webster)
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
World English Bible (WEB)
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!