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.