Verse | Translation | Text |
Pr 17:28 | Strong Concordance | Even a fool [0191], when he holdeth his peace [02790], is counted [02803] wise [02450]: and he that shutteth [0331] his lips [08193] is esteemed a man of understanding [0995]. |
King James | Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Is esteemed - Or, "is" (simply). The maxim would imply that silence is in any case good. |