Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Until the appropriate moment he keeps his thoughts to himself, and then the lips of many affirm his wisdom.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
They hold back their words until the right moment; then the lips of many tell of their good sense.
Good News Translation®
Keep quiet until the right time to speak, and you will gain a reputation for good sense.
Wycliffe Bible
Good wit shall hide the words of him till into a time; and the lips of many men shall tell out the wit of him.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his good sense.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
They hold back their words until the right moment, and then the lips of many tell of their good sense.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
They hold back their words until the right moment; then the lips of many tell of their good sense.
Common English Bible © 2011
They will hide their words until the right moment, and many will talk about their good judgment.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Until the right time they hold back their words; then the lips of many will tell of their good sense.
Revised Standard Version
He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his good sense.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
They hold back their words until the right moment; then the lips of many tell of their good sense.