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

ASV - Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is `esteemed as' prudent.

BBE - Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.

WEB - Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

YLT - Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

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