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27 He who (A)holds back his words [a]has knowledge,
And he who has a (B)cool spirit is a man of discernment.

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  1. Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows

27 Wise are those who restrain their talking;
    people with understanding are coolheaded.

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

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