Proverbs 17:27
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
In context
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.