Other translations
American Standard Version
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that spares his words knows knowledge, and a patient man is wise.
Darby Bible Translation
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
God's Word
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.
International Standard Version
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
NET Bible
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
New American Standard Bible
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New International Version
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
New Living Translation
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
The World English Bible
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
EasyEnglish Bible
A wise person does not talk too much. Anyone who keeps quiet shows that he understands things.
Young‘s Literal Translation
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.
New Life Version
He who is careful in what he says has much learning, and he who has a quiet spirit is a man of understanding.
The Voice Bible
Those with knowledge know when to be quiet, and those with understanding know how to remain calm.
Living Bible
The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
New Catholic Bible
One who uses words sparingly is truly wise; a man of discernment keeps his tongue under control.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who holds back his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of discernment.
Jubilee Bible 2000
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who has knowledge restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a person of understanding.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit.
New Century Version
The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm.
The Message
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A person with knowledge restrains his words. A person with understanding is even-tempered.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
Good News Translation®
Those who are sure of themselves do not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight.
Wycliffe Bible
He that measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned man is of precious spirit. (He who measureth his words, is wise and prudent; and a learned person hath a precious spirit.)
Contemporary English Version
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
Common English Bible © 2011
Wise are those who restrain their talking; people with understanding are coolheaded.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Those who spare their words are truly knowledgeable, and those who are discreet are intelligent.
New American Standard Bible
One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.
The Expanded Bible
The wise ·say very little [restrain/hold back their talk], and those with understanding stay ·calm [coolheaded].
Tree of Life Version
One with knowledge restrains his words, and a discerning person stays calm.
Revised Standard Version
He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New International Reader's Version
Anyone who has knowledge controls their words. Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.
BRG Bible
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Complete Jewish Bible
A knowledgeable person controls his tongue; a discerning person controls his temper.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that hath da’as spareth his words, and an ish tevunah (man of understanding) is of a calm ruach.
Names of God Bible
Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
Modern English Version
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Easy-to-Read Version
Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
International Children’s Bible
The person who has knowledge says very little. And a person with understanding stays calm.
Lexham English Bible
He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
New International Version - UK
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.