Verse 27

The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.
  • Jas 3:18 : 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
  • Eccl 9:17 : 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.