Proverbs 17:27 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
English ASV
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
English Amplified
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. [James 1:19.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit. [James 1:19.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
English EASY 2024
A wise person does not talk too much. Anyone who keeps quiet shows that he understands things.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Those who are sure of themselves do not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.
English KJV 1611
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
English LSB
He who holds back his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of discernment.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who has knowledge spares his words; a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He who spares his words is truly wise, and he who is chary of speech is a man of intelligence.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Anyone who has knowledge controls his words. A man who has understanding is not easily upset.
English NIV
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
English NKJ 1982
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
English NLT
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart keeps you cool, calm, and collected, no matter what you’re facing.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent.
English Tyndale 1537
He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words: and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.