New International Version
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

English Standard Version
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

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

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

New American Standard Bible
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.

English Revised Version
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Young's Literal Translation
Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

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