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Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Geneva Bible 1599
Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Darby Translation
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Young's Literal Translation
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
Bible in Basic English
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
26It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
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