Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. King James Bible He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. American Standard Version He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Darby Bible Translation He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit. Douay-Rheims Bible He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. English Revised Version He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Young's Literal Translation One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding. Proverbs 17:27 /proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27 /proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27 |