Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 17:27 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: {and} a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. {an...: or, a cool}”
Proverbs 17:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
A foolish son {is} a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the just {is} not good, {nor} to strike princes for equity.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: {and} a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. {an...: or, a cool}
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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