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 Living Translation (NLT)A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.

Context of Proverbs 17:27

25A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him. 26Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to strike princes for their uprightness. He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. 28Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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 10:19In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
• Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
• James 1:19So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
• James 3:2For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
• Proverbs 16:32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
• Ecclesiastes 9:17Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.
• James 3:18Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

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
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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