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Proverbs 17:27

5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.

KJV

King James Version

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

WEB

World English Bible

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He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

ASV

American Standard Version

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He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation

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One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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