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Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
Proverbs 17:28 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 provocation to his father is a foolish son, And bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
27 One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
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