Other translations
New Catholic Bible
A fool laughs at the top of his voice, but a prudent man smiles quietly.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but the wise smile quietly.
Good News Translation®
but to a sensible person, it is like gold bracelets. An intelligent person will smile quietly while a fool roars with laughter.
Wycliffe Bible
A fool enhanceth his voice in laughing; but a wise man shall laugh scarcely still.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but a clever man smiles quietly.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Fools raise their voices when they laugh, but the wise smile quietly.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but the wise smile quietly.
Common English Bible © 2011
Fools raise their voice in laughter, but clever people will smile subtly in silence.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Fools raise their voice in laughter, but the prudent at most smile quietly.
Revised Standard Version
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but a clever man smiles quietly.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but the wise smile quietly.