Proverbs 17:28
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 17:28 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Auch ein Narr, der schweigt, wird für weise gehalten, für verständig, wer seine Lippen verschließt.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Aun el necio cuando calla, es contado por sabio: el que cierra sus labios es entendido.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Até o tolo, quando está calado, é considerado como sábio; e quem fecha seus lábios, como de bom senso.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Até um tolo é tido por sábio quando fica calado; se mantém a boca fechada, ele é considerado inteligente.
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