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Proverbs 17:28
Aun el necio cuando calla, es contado por sabio: el que cierra sus labios es entendido.
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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 El hijo necio es enojo á su padre, y amargura á la que lo engendró.
26 Ciertamente no es bueno condenar al justo, ni herir á los príncipes que hacen lo recto.
27 Detiene sus dichos el que tiene sabiduría: de prudente espíritu es el hombre entendido.
28 Aun el necio cuando calla, es contado por sabio: el que cierra sus labios es entendido.
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