Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:27
American Standard Version
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Amplified® Bible
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit.
Contemporary English Version
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.
Darby English Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Good News Bible
Those who are sure of themselves do not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight.
King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
New American Standard Bible
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New International Version
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
New King James Version
He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit reveals himself as a man of understanding.
Revised Standard Version
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.
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