Proverbs 17:27
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.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.
Darby Bible (DBY)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Webster Bible (Webster)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.