Proverbs 17:28
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28Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent.
He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.
Copyright 1995 God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 Biblica, Inc.
CSBChristian Standard Bible
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;
he who closes his lips is intelligent.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King 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.
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