Proverbs 17:28
Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Context
v.27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
v.28This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 10:14
A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.
- Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
- Job 13:5
Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it would be your wisdom.