Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionThe one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. English Standard Version Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Berean Study Bible A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. King James Bible He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. New American Standard Bible He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has 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. Darby Bible Translation He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit. Douay-Rheims Bible He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. English Revised Version He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Young's Literal Translation One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding. Links Proverbs 17:27 Bible HubProverbs 17:27 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:27 Open Bible |