Proverbs 17:27
KJVHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
01aParallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsHe that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
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