箴言 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 17 connects to 8 cross-references. 悪を報いるな、証人を大切にせよとの教え。行き過ぎた訪問は隣人を嫌がらせる。徳ある女の夫は尊ばれる。
他の翻訳
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper <FI>is<Fi> a man of understanding.
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
相互参照
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