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%

    28 Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

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

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

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

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

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

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

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

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

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17 The 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%

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

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

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

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

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

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

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

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

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

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

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

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

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

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

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

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

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

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

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

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

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:10
    72%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

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

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

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

  • Prov 19:8
    72%

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

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

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

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

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

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

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

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

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

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

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

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

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

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

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

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

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

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

  • Prov 2:11
    71%

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

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

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

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

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

  • Prov 24:5
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

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

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

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

  • Prov 16:14
    70%

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

  • Prov 17:26
    70%

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

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