27A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
27A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.
26 It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
17:27He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
17:27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
17:27He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
17:27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
17:27One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
17:27He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.