Bible Verse of the Day

Thursday, September 25, 2025

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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Daily Verse Reflection

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.


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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.



Interpretations of Today's Verse

The Bible has been interpreted in various ways to ensure its message reaches people from different languages, cultures, and perspectives. These interpretations offer unique insights into the meaning of the scripture.

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.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Wednesday, September 24

Psalm 27:4

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

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Tuesday, September 23

Romans 5:19

For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

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Monday, September 22

Malachi 2:2

"If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honor my name," says the LORD Almighty, "I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not set your heart to honor me."

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Sunday, September 21

Romans 5:1-2

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

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Saturday, September 20

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

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Friday, September 19

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

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Thursday, September 18

Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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