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 grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him. 26Also, to punish a righteous person is not good, nor to beat up an honorable one for his integrity. One with knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning person stays calm. 28Even a fool, who keeps quiet, is considered wise, discerning, if he seals his lips.

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 10:19When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.
• Proverbs 15:28A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.
• James 1:19Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—
• James 3:2For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
• Proverbs 16:32Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.
• Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than a ruler’s shout among fools.
• James 3:18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in shalom by those who make shalom.

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