Parallel Verses
King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
New American Standard Bible
And he who has a
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).
Bible in Basic English
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
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
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
How Fools Live
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.
Phrases
Cross References
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.