KJVEven 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, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XVII. Falsehood and Oppression Reproved. 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. These words recommend family-love and peace, as conducing very much to the comfort of human life. 1. Those that…