Proverbs 17:27 · KJV
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: {and} a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. {an...: or, a cool}”
— Proverbs 17:27
Also to punish the just {is} not good, {nor} to strike princes for equity.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: {and} he that shutteth his lips {is esteemed} a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17 — Context
A foolish son {is} a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26Also to punish the just {is} not good, {nor} to strike princes for equity.
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: {and} a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. {an...: or, a cool}
28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: {and} he that shutteth his lips {is esteemed} a man of understanding.
Cross References
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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. {hasty...: Heb. short of spirit}
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise {men are} heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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.