When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 17:27 - English Standard Version 2016 Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. [James 1:19.] American Standard Version (1901) He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Common English Bible Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that setteth bounds to his words is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. |
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.