Proverbs 17:27-28 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 17:27-28 ▼
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27 He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
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