Verse of the Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Proverbs 17:28 NIV

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

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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.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Friday, May 17

Proverbs 6:6-11

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest -- and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.

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Thursday, May 16

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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Wednesday, May 15

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

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Tuesday, May 14

Psalm 32:10

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

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Monday, May 13

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward for all my labor. Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.

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Sunday, May 12

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

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Saturday, May 11

Deuteronomy 30:16

For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

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