Proverbs 17:27

The English Standar Version

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Proverbs 16:32

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

James 3:18

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways, and if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.