Proverbs 17:27 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

He that hath knowledge... — This verse will better be rendered, He that restrains his words hath knowledge, and one who is cool of temper is a man of understanding. The avoidance of rash speech and hasty temper is here advised.

Proverbs 17:27

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a mani of understanding is of an excellent spirit.