Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
In other versions
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is `esteemed as' prudent.
ASV
Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
BBE
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
DBY
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
WEB
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
YLT
Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
ENG
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
WBT
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
BSB
In context
26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.