Verse of the Day

Saturday,May,18,2024

  

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

  

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

The Message

Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they're smart.

New King James Version

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

New Living Translation

Even fools are thought to be wise when they keep silent; when they keep their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

  

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 17:27-28

(Read Proverbs 17:27-28)

  A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

  

Proverbs 17:28 In-Context

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.

  27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

  28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

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