Proverbs 17:27
What does Proverbs 17:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper <FI>is<Fi> a man of understanding.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Context
Cross references
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.
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