Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
NMVEven a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shuts his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
OJBEven a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted chacham, and he that shutteth his sfatayim (lips) is esteemed a man of understanding.
T4TPeople may think that foolish people who do not say anything are wise; if foolish people ◄do not say anything/keep their mouths shut►, others will think that they are very intelligent.