Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is [considered] prudent.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is esteemed a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise; those who shut their lips are smart.
If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
