Proverbs 17:27

New Messianic Version Bible

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

Cross References

James 3:18

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

James 1:19

For what reason, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Proverbs 14:29

[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips [is] wise.

James 3:2

For in many things we offend (make angry; make one stumble; violate) all. If any man offend (make angry; make one stumble; violate) not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

Proverbs 16:32

[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.