Proverbs 17:27

World English Bible (WEB)

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

In context

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

WEB World English Bible: He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
KJV King James Version: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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.