King James Version
What Does Proverbs 17:27 Mean?
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. an: or, a cool”
Context
25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. an: or, a cool
28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(27) **He that hath knowledge **. . .—This verse will better be rendered, *He that restrains his words hath knowledge, and one who is cool of temper is a man of understanding. *The avoidance of rash speech and hasty temper is here advised.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
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Theological Significance
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