Proverbs 17:27

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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.

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 is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

    11A person’s wisdom makes them slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

    32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

  • Prov 17:10
    72%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 19:8
    72%

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

    7Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

    2Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good, and one who hurries makes wrong choices.

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 2:11
    71%

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 24:5
    70%

    5A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

    23A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 16:14
    70%

    14A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

  • Prov 17:26
    70%

    26It is not good to punish the righteous or to strike nobles for their integrity.