Proverbs 17:27
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.”
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“A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper <FI>is<Fi> a man of understanding.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 17:27 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- Proverbs 16:32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
- Ecclesiastes 9:17The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
- James 3:18Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
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