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Proverbs 17:27

World English Bible

He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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Proverbs 17:27 in other translations

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:27 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:27 in context

  1. 25A foolish son brings grief to his father,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.
  2. 26Also to punish the righteous is not good,
    nor to flog officials for their integrity.
  3. 27He who spares his words has knowledge.
    He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
  4. 28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.