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Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise,—He that closeth his lips, [is thought] to have understanding.
Proverbs 17:28 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 17:28 in other translations
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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In context
25 A vexation to his father, is the son that is a dullard, and a bitterness, to her that bare him.
26 Surely, to chastise the righteous, is not good, to smite the noble-minded for equity.
27 Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
28 Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise,—He that closeth his lips, [is thought] to have understanding.
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