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Proverbs 17:27
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KJ21
He that hath knowledge spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of excelling spirit.
ASV
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
AMP
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).
AMPC
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit.
BRG
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
CSB
The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding.
CSBA
The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding.
CEB
Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded.
CJB
A knowledgeable person controls his tongue; a discerning person controls his temper.
CEV
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.
DARBY
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
DRA
He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
ERV
Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
EASY
A wise person does not talk too much. Anyone who keeps quiet shows that he understands things.
EHV
A person with knowledge restrains his words. A person with understanding is even-tempered.
ESV
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
ESVUK
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
EXB
The wise ·say very little [restrain/hold back their talk], and those with understanding stay ·calm [coolheaded].
GNV
He that hath knowledge, spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
GW
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
GNT
Those who are sure of themselves do not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight.
HCSB
The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.
ICB
The person who has knowledge says very little. And a person with understanding stays calm.
ISV
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
JUB
¶ He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
KJV
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
AKJV
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
LSB
He who holds back his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of discernment.
LEB
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
TLB
The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
MSG
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.
MEV
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
NOG
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
NABRE
Those who spare their words are truly knowledgeable, and those who are discreet are intelligent.
NASB
One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.
NASB1995
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
NCB
One who uses words sparingly is truly wise; a man of discernment keeps his tongue under control.
NCV
The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm.
NET
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
NIRV
Anyone who has knowledge controls their words. Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.
NIV
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
NIVUK
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
NKJV
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
NLV
He who is careful in what he says has much learning, and he who has a quiet spirit is a man of understanding.
NLT
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
NRSVA
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
NRSVACE
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
NRSVCE
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
NRSVUE
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
OJB
He that hath da’as spareth his words, and an ish tevunah (man of understanding) is of a calm ruach.
RGT
Whoever has knowledge, spares his words. And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
RSV
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
RSVCE
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
TLV
One with knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning person stays calm.
VOICE
Those with knowledge know when to be quiet, and those with understanding know how to remain calm.
WEB
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
WYC
He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit. (He who measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned person hath a precious spirit.)
YLT
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
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