Proverbios 17

Même le sot, s'il sait se taire, passe pour sage; pour intelligent, s'il sait tenir ses lèvres closes.

Aun el necio cuando calla, es contado por sabio: el que cierra sus labios es entendido.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.