Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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