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Proverbs 17:27
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Proverbs 17:27
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The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
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Proverbs 17:27 in Other Translations
KJV
27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
ESV
27
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
NLT
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A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
MSG
27
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.
CSB
27
The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27 In-Context
25
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
26
If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.
27
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
28
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
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Job 6:24
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Proverbs 14:29
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James 1:19
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