Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm 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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
How Fools Live
26 Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness. 27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Phrases
Cross References
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Proverbs 14:29
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 15:28
The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
Proverbs 16:32
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.
James 3:18
And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.