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“He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit” (Proverbs 17:27 JND).
The word “cool’ is quite common among young people today, and to do something right is considered to be the “cool” thing to do. It can also mean that we are not all worked up about something, but are at peace in ourselves, and can act in the right way.
In our verse today we find that someone who has real understanding is of a “cool” spirit. That means that a person who really is wise, and understands the situation, does not need to get angry or “lose their cool” over a difficulty. A Christian should always be of a cool spirit; we should be able to approach life’s difficulties in the fear of the Lord, yet trusting Him to lead and guide us.
Also, someone who has knowledge does not need to talk a lot. Everyone today seems to want to express their opinions, and everyone seems to feel the need to say what they think about a particular question. Here we find that those who really know what they are talking about do not need to use a lot of words. They can listen to others, and then express themselves in a few words. It is good advice for all of us to remember.
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