Proverbs 17:27

Modern

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Traditional

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Literal

The one restraining his words is one knowing knowledge, and calm of spirit is a man of understanding.

Latin

Qui moderatur sermones suos doctus et prudens est, et pretiosi spiritus vir eruditus.

Hebrew

English

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Theme notes and profiles

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.