Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs 17:27 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
• New International Version (NIV)The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

Context of Proverbs 17:27

25A foolish son is a heartache to his father and bitter grief to his mother. 26To punish an innocent person is not good. To strike down noble people is not right. Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered. 28Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent. He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.

Proverbs 17:27 word by word

חוֹשֵׂ֣ךְ אֲ֭מָרָיו יוֹדֵ֣עַ דָּ֑עַת יְקַר ר֝֗וּחַ אִ֣ישׁ תְּבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that hathיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847
• sparethחָשַׂךְchâώak · to withholdH2820
• his wordsאֵמֶר'êmer · wordH561
• a manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• of understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394
• is of an excellentקַרqar · coolH7119
• is of an excellentיָקָרyâqâr · preciousH3368
• spiritרוּחַrûach · spirit: temperH7307

Cross-references for Proverbs 17:27

• Proverbs 10:19Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.
• Proverbs 15:28The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.
• James 1:19Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.
• James 3:2All of us make a lot of mistakes. If someone doesn’t make any mistakes when he speaks, he would be perfect. He would be able to control everything he does.
• Proverbs 16:32Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.
• Ecclesiastes 9:17One should pay more attention to calm words from wise people than shouting from a ruler of fools.
• James 3:18A harvest that has God’s approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers.

Commentaries on Proverbs 17:27

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27Better, A man of calm (or noble) spirit is a man of understanding.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27-28Verses 27-28 A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2827-28. Prudence of speech is commended as is an excellent or calm spirit, not excited to vain conversation.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 17:27

• Speaking
• Tongue

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Commentaries on Proverbs 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings