King James Bible
KJVHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:27
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible
WEBHe who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTOne acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
King James Bible
KJVHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible
WEBHe who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTOne acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.