Proverbs 17:27
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that hath knowledge spareth his words,.... Or, "he that knows knowledge" (c); one that is very knowing, has a fund of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Better, A man of calm (or noble) spirit is a man of understanding.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 17:27-28
Two ways a man may show himself to be a wise man: - 1. By the good temper, the sweetness and the sedateness, of his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
excellent Rather, cool, A.V. marg. and R.V.; μακρόθυμος ἀνὴρ, LXX.
It is better with LXX. and R.V. to invert the order…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture