Proverbs 17:28

Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is {considered} prudent.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is `esteemed as' prudent.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
- Basic English Bible

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
- Darby Bible

Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
- English Revised Version

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:28

17:26 To strike - Nor to smite magistrates, either with the hand or tongue, for the execution of justice.