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Proverbs 17:27 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

27 One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. [James 1:19.]

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

27 Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

27 Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.

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Proverbs 17:27
8 Cross References  

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.


You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,


Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.


When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.


For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.


The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.


The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouting of a ruler among fools.


One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.


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