Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:27
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:27 Context
24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. 27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Other Translations
He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
- Basic English Bible
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
- Darby Bible
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
- Webster's Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
- World English Bible
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
- Basic English Bible
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
- Darby Bible
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
- Webster's Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
- World English Bible
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:27
17:26 To strike - Nor to smite magistrates, either with the hand or tongue, for the execution of justice.