fool. Hebrew. 'evil, as in verses: Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 17:22. See note on Proverbs 1:7.
understandings. wisdom (i.e.. wise man).
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 17:28
Proverbs 17:28
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.