Proverbs 17:27

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

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

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

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

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A udent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools oclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

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

    17He 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%

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

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

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16Every udent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13In the lips of him that hath understanding 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 near destruction.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

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

    22Understanding is a wellsing of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise teacheth 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 answer.

    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 deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Go from the esence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not 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 reoof entereth more into a wise man than an 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 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%

    8He 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%

    16A fool's wrath is esently known: but a udent man covereth shame.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A udent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reove 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%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of ide: but the lips of the wise shall eserve them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

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

  • 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, it 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 eserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18A 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%

    23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken 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 just is not good, nor to strike inces for equity.