Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
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).
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
How Fools Live
26 Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good, [nor] to flog nobles for uprightness. 27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent {shall be considered wise}; he who closes his lips [is] intelligent.
Phrases
Cross References
James 1:19
Understand [this], my dear brothers: every person must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
Proverbs 10:19
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 14:29
[He who is] slow to anger [has] great understanding, but the hasty of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 15:28
A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger [is] better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise are heard in peace [more] than the shouting of a ruler [is heard] among the fools.
James 3:2
For we all stumble [in] many [ways]. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he [is] a perfect individual, able to hold in check his whole body also.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among those who make peace.