Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
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King James Version
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
English Standard Version
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.