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Yea, a very foole when he holdeth his tongue is counted wise: and he that stoppeth his lippes is esteemed prudent.
Proverbs 17:28
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In other translations
- Louis Segond 1910L'insensé même, quand il se tait, passe pour sage; Celui qui ferme ses lèvres est un homme intelligent.
- Martin 1744Même le fou, quand il se tait, est réputé sage; et celui qui serre ses lèvres, est réputé entendu.
- King JamesEven a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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