American Standard Version
"He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. "
— Proverbs 17:27, American Standard Version
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
“He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.”
“The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.”
“He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.”
“He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.”
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.