Proverbs 17:28
Proverbs 17:28 New International Version (NIV)
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Proverbs 17:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 17:28 The Message (MSG)
Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they’re smart.
Proverbs 17:28 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.
Proverbs 17:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Proverbs 17:28 New Century Version (NCV)
Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet; if they don’t speak, they appear to understand.
Proverbs 17:28 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.
Proverbs 17:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.