Other translations
American Standard Version
Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Darby Bible Translation
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in this time; for it is an evil time.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence at that time, for it is an evil time.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
God's Word
That is why a wise person remains silent at such times, because those times are so evil.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, the wise person will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.
International Standard Version
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
NET Bible
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
New International Version
Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil.
New Living Translation
So those who are smart keep their mouths shut, for it is an evil time.
Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
The World English Bible
Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
EasyEnglish Bible
This is such an evil time that clever people say nothing. That is how they keep themselves safe.’
Young‘s Literal Translation
Therefore is the wise at that time silent, For an evil time it [is].
New Life Version
The wise man keeps quiet at such a time, for it is a sinful time.
The Voice Bible
So the wise may decide to keep quiet just then, because truly, it is an evil time.
Living Bible
Therefore, those who are wise will not try to interfere with the Lord in the dread day of your punishment.
New Catholic Bible
Therefore, the prudent man keeps silent in such a situation, for it is an evil period.
Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore at such a time the one with insight keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time, for it is an evil time.
Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
New Century Version
In such times the wise person will keep quiet, because it is a bad time.
The Message
Justice is a lost cause. Evil is epidemic. Decent people throw up their hands. Protest and rebuke are useless, a waste of breath.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
That is why a prudent man will be silent in that time, because it is an evil time.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Good News Translation®
And so, keeping quiet in such evil times is the smart thing to do!
Wycliffe Bible
Therefore a prudent man shall be still in that time, for the time is evil. (And so the prudent shall be silent at that time, for the time is evil.)
Contemporary English Version
Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Common English Bible © 2011
Therefore, the one who is wise will keep silent in that time; it is an evil time.
Amplified Bible © 2015
Therefore, he who is prudent and has insight will keep silent at such a [corrupt and evil] time, for it is an evil time [when people will not listen to truth and will disregard those of good character].
English Standard Version Anglicised
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
(Therefore at this time the wise are struck dumb for it is an evil time.)
New American Standard Bible
Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps quiet, because it is an evil time.
The Expanded Bible
In such times the wise person will keep quiet, because it is a ·bad [evil] time.
Tree of Life Version
Therefore the prudent keep silent at such a time —for it is a distressful time.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
New International Reader's Version
So those who are wise keep quiet in times like these. That’s because the times are evil.
BRG Bible
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Complete Jewish Bible
At times like these a prudent person stays silent, for it is an evil time.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Therefore the maskil (prudent) shall keep silence in such times; for it is an evil time.
Names of God Bible
That is why a wise person remains silent at such times, because those times are so evil.
Modern English Version
Therefore the prudent are silent at such a time, for it is an evil time.
Easy-to-Read Version
At that time wise teachers will be quiet, because it is a bad time.
International Children’s Bible
In such times the wise man will keep quiet, because it is a bad time.
Lexham English Bible
Therefore, whoever has insight will keep silent in that time, for it is a time of evil.
New International Version - UK
Therefore the prudent keep quiet in such times, for the times are evil.