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Proverbs 17:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 17:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
Proverbs 17:27
New English Translation
Proverbs 17:27
New English Translation
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- Proverbs 17:27 tn Heb “the one knowing knowledge.” The cognate accusative underscores the meaning of the participle—this is a truly knowledgeable person.
- Proverbs 17:27 sn The participle חוֹשֵׂךְ (khosekh) means “withholds; restrains; refrains; spares; holds in check,” etc. One who has knowledge speaks carefully.
- Proverbs 17:27 tn Heb “cool of spirit.” This genitive of specification describes one who is “calm” (so NCV, TEV, CEV) or “even-tempered” (so NIV, NLT); he is composed.
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