Proverbs 17:27
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Barnes's Proverbs 17:27 Bible Commentary
Better, A man of calm (or noble) spirit is a man of understanding.