Proverbs 17:27
Proverbs 17:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27 New International Version (NIV)
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Proverbs 17:27 The Message (MSG)
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.
Proverbs 17:27 King James Version (KJV)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 17:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27 New Century Version (NCV)
The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm.
Proverbs 17:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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). [James 1:19]
Proverbs 17:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.