Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
New American Standard Bible
And he who has a
King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Holman Bible
and one who keeps a cool head
is a man of understanding.
International Standard Version
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
A Conservative Version
He who spares his words has knowledge, and he who is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
American Standard Version
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Amplified
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
Darby Translation
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Julia Smith Translation
He withholding his words will shew knowledge: I man of understanding is a cool spirit
King James 2000
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Modern King James verseion
He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.
NET Bible
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
New Heart English Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
The Emphasized Bible
Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
Webster
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Youngs Literal Translation
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
Themes
Conversation » Speech, admonitions concerning
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
How Fools Live
26 To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness. 27 He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense. 28 Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.
Phrases
Cross References
James 1:19
You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
Proverbs 10:19
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise which come quietly to the ear are noted more than the cry of a ruler among the foolish.
James 3:2
For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is planted in peace for those who make peace.