Proverbs 17

NET

27 The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.


Darby

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a coolD4332 spirit.


Darby Bible Notes

cool - Or 'excellent.'


KJV

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spiritK4243.


KJV Bible Notes

an excellent spirit: Or, a cool spirit.