Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:27
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Berean Standard Bible
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
American Standard Version
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
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