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ProverbsChapter 17Verse 28

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

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ASV

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

WEB

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

YLT

Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

DBT

Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.

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