New International Version
Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil.

New Living Translation
So those who are smart keep their mouths shut, for it is an evil time.

English Standard Version
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Berean Study Bible
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps quiet, because it is an evil time.

NASB 1995
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

NASB 1977
Therefore, at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

Amplified Bible
Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.

Contemporary English Version
Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.

Good News Translation
And so, keeping quiet in such evil times is the smart thing to do!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why a wise person remains silent at such times, because those times are so evil.

International Standard Version
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.

NET Bible
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.