Strong's Lexicon Even גַּ֤ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 1571: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike a fool אֱוִ֣יל (’ĕ·wîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 191: 1) be foolish, foolish 1a) (subst) 1a1) of one who despises wisdom 1a2) of one who mocks when guilty 1a3) of one who is quarrelsome 1a4) of one who is licentious is considered יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב (yê·ḥā·šêḇ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2803: 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) if he keeps silent, מַ֭חֲרִישׁ (ma·ḥă·rîš) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2790: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil 2) to be silent, be dumb, be speechless, be deaf 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be silent 2a2) to be deaf 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to be silent, keep quiet 2b2) to make silent 2b3) to be deaf, show deafness 2c) (Hithpael) to remain silent [and] discerning נָבֽוֹן׃ (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard when he holds אֹטֵ֖ם (’ō·ṭêm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 331: 1) to shut, shut up, close 1a) (Qal) to shut, stop (of lips) 1b) (Hiphil) of the wicked stopping their ears (fig.) his tongue. שְׂפָתָ֣יו (śə·p̄ā·ṯāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8193: 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleEven a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Young's Literal Translation Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent! Holman Christian Standard Bible Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent, discerning when he seals his lips. New American Standard Bible Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is [considered] prudent. King James Bible Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding. Parallel Verses New International Version Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. New Living Translation Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. English Standard Version Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. New American Standard Bible Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. King James Bible Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent, discerning when he seals his lips. International Standard Version Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut. NET Bible Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. American Standard Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. English Revised Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent. Young's Literal Translation Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent! Cross References Job 13:5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Proverbs 17:26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. Proverbs 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. Proverbs 18:3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 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