Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a coole spirit.
- *Cross-referenceIam. 1.19.
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Proverbs 17:27
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Spares: refrains from harming, punishing, using, or destroying; saves, preserves, allows, or uses frugally.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Of surpassing worth, goodness, or quality.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
17:26Also to punish the iust is not good, nor to strike princes for equitie.
17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
17:27*‖He that hath knowledge, spareth his words: and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Selected passage17:28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
17:28*Euen a foole, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips, is esteemed a man of vnderstanding.