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Proverbs 17:28

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28Even a fool, pwhen he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:

And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. pSo Job 13:5.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;

when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,

and discerning if they hold their tongues.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—

discerning, when he seals his lips.

NLTNew Living Translation

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;

with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;

he who closes his lips is intelligent.