Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

King James Version · 1611

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

American Standard Version · 1901

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

v.26Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.

v.27This passage

v.28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
James 3:2
For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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.