Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Proverbs 15:2 Job 13:5 Ecclesiastes 5:3 Ecclesiastes 10:3, 14 Chapter Outline 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedJump to Previous Closes Considered Counted Credited Deemed Discerning Esteemed Fool Foolish Good Holdeth Holds Intelligent Keeping Keeps Lips Peace Prudent Quiet Reckoned Shut Shuts Shutteth Shutting Silence Silent Thought Tongue Understanding WiseJump to Next Closes Considered Counted Credited Deemed Discerning Esteemed Fool Foolish Good Holdeth Holds Intelligent Keeping Keeps Lips Peace Prudent Quiet Reckoned Shut Shuts Shutteth Shutting Silence Silent Thought Tongue Understanding Wise |
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. Links Proverbs 17:28 NIVProverbs 17:28 NLT Proverbs 17:28 ESV Proverbs 17:28 NASB Proverbs 17:28 KJV Proverbs 17:28 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:28 Parallel Proverbs 17:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:28 French Bible Proverbs 17:28 German Bible Proverbs 17:28 Commentaries Bible Hub |
