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Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent — discerning, when he seals his lips.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.