Proverbs 17:28

King James Version (KJV)

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

In context

26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

KJV King James Version: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
WEB World English Bible: Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
ASV American Standard Version: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
DBY Darby Translation: Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
WBS Webster Bible: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.