Proverbs 17:27

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 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 sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 ¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [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 offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
  • Jas 3:18 : 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
  • Eccl 9:17 : 17 The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more 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: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

    29¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

    19¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12¶ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

    16¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

    17¶ [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1¶ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

    2¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

    23¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19¶ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

    20¶ Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

    7¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

    11¶ The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

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

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

    32¶ [He 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%

    10¶ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst 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%

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

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

    5A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25¶ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

    2That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

    3¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

    7¶ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

    2¶ Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

    12¶ The 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 preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9¶ [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18¶ A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

    6For the LORD 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 strength.

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

    23¶ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

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

  • Prov 16:14
    70%

    14¶ The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 17:26
    70%

    26¶ Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.