◄ Proverbs 17:27 ►
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Cross References
James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.


Treasury of Scripture
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

spareth



Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.



Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.



James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

an excellent spirit



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 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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