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KJV Lexicon Even a fool'eviyl (ev-eel') (figuratively) silly -- fool(-ish) (man). when he holdeth his peace charash (khaw-rash') to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material) is counted chashab (khaw-shab') to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (gen.) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); hence (from the mental effort) to think, regard, value, compute wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). and he that shutteth 'atam (aw-tam') to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs) -- narrow, shut, stop. his lips saphah (saw-faw') the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) is esteemed a man of understanding biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent, discerning when he seals his lips. International Standard Version Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut. NET Bible Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A madman who is silent is considered a wise person, and he that keeps his lips silent is considered intelligent. 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. King James 2000 Bible Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Links Proverbs 17:28Proverbs 17:28 NIV Proverbs 17:28 NLT Proverbs 17:28 ESV Proverbs 17:28 NASB Proverbs 17:28 KJV |
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