Proverbs 17:27

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

חוֹשֵׂךְ אֲמָרָיו יוֹדֵעַ דָּעַת יְקַר־רוּחַ אִישׁ תְּבוּנָה

Transliteration

ḥôśēk 'ămārāyw yôdēa' dā'at yəqar-rûach 'îš təbûnāh

Grammar Details

*ḥôśēk*: participle, Qal - restraining/sparing
*'ămārāyw*: noun, masculine plural + 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his words
*yôdēa'*: participle, Qal - knowing
*dā'at*: noun, feminine singular - knowledge
*yəqar*: adjective, masculine singular construct - precious/valuable
*rûach*: noun, feminine singular - spirit
*'îš*: noun, masculine singular construct - man of
*təbûnāh*: noun, feminine singular - understanding

Word Meanings

*ḥôśēk*: restraining/sparing/holding back
*'ămārāyw*: his words/his sayings
*yôdēa'*: knowing/having knowledge
*dā'at*: knowledge/insight/perception
*yəqar-rûach*: cool of spirit/precious of spirit/calm temperament
*'îš təbûnāh*: man of understanding/person of discernment

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Jas 1:19 : 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Prov 14:29 : 29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Prov 16:32 : 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Jas 3:2 : 2 For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Jas 3:18 : 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
Eccl 9:17 : 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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Prov 17:28
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28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.
Prov 14:29
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29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Prov 29:11
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11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Prov 10:19
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19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Prov 11:12
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Prov 12:23
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16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
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Eccl 9:17
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17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Prov 15:1-2
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Prov 13:16
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Prov 15:14
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Prov 10:13-14
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Prov 18:15
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15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov 16:21-23
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21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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Prov 15:7
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Prov 19:11
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Prov 14:7
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Prov 21:23
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Prov 16:32
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Prov 17:10
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Prov 14:33
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33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
Eccl 7:9
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Prov 19:8
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Prov 1:5
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Prov 27:12
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Prov 2:6
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