Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Cross References
- James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
- Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
- Ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
- James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
- James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.