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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 a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
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.