Proverbs 17:27 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

ASV:

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

BBE:

He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.

WBS:

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

WEB:

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

YLT:

One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:27 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

17:19. If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. 20. There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. 21. This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. 22. It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. 23. The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. 24. The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. 25. Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. 26. It is very wrong to find fault for doing what is duty. 27,28. A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

CONC:

Acquainted Calm Cool Discernment Even-tempered Excellent Husbandeth Restrains Restraint Says Sense Spares Spareth Sparing Spirit Temper Tempered Understanding

Acquainted Calm Cool Discernment Excellent Good Little Restrains Restraint Sense Spares Spareth Sparing Spirit Temper Tempered Understanding Uses Words

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