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Proverbs 17:27-28
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 17

27One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding. 28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
King James Version

Chapter 17

27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 17

27The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding. 28Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent— discerning, when he seals his lips.
New Living Translation

Chapter 17

27A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
28Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
English Standard Version

Chapter 17

27Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
New International Version

Chapter 17

27The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. 28Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
New King James Version

Chapter 17

27 He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. 28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
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