Proverbs 17:27

The Message

The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 15:28

Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.

Proverbs 16:32

Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools.

James 1:19

Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God’s righteousness doesn’t grow from human anger. So throw all spoiled virtue and cancerous evil in the garbage. In simple humility, let our gardener, God, landscape you with the Word, making a salvation-garden of your life.