Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent. He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed. American Standard Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. Berean Study Bible Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Douay-Rheims Bible 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 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. King James Bible 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 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 Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent! Proverbs 17:28 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 17:28 NIVProverbs 17:28 NLT Proverbs 17:28 ESV Proverbs 17:28 NASB Proverbs 17:28 NKJV Proverbs 17:28 KJV |