Proverbs 17:27

New International Version

²⁷The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(B)

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Proverbs 17:27

New American Standard Bible

²⁷One who ^(A)withholds his words ^[a]has knowledge,
And one who has a ^(B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.

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Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows

Proverbs 17:27

English Standard Version

²⁷Whoever ^(A)restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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Proverbs 17:27

New King James Version

²⁷^(A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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