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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Better, a man of calm (or noble) spirit is a man of understanding.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that hath knowledge ...—This verse will better be rendered, He that restrains his words has knowledge, and one who is cool …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that has knowledge spareth his words Or, "he that knows knowledge" F3 ; one that is very knowing, has a fun…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good control of his tongue. He is careful when he speaks, to sp…

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