Proverbs 17:27

American Standard Version (1901)

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
  • Jas 3:18 : 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
  • Eccl 9:17 : 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 17:28
    84%

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

    11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

    32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

  • Prov 17:10
    72%

    10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 19:8
    72%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

    2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 2:11
    71%

    11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 24:5
    70%

    5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5Counsel in the heart of man is [like] deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

  • Prov 16:14
    70%

    14The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 17:26
    70%

    26Also to punish the righteous is not good, [Nor] to smite the noble for [their] uprightness.