Proverbs 17:27

KJV1611 – Modern English

He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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  • Jas 1:19 : 19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For in many things we all stumble. If anyone does not stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the 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 words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 17:28
    84%

    28Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

    19In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12He who lacks wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

    16A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13In the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who 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 prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

    22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understands, he will not respond.

    20Do you see a man 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 heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

    11The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

    32He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

  • Prov 17:10
    72%

    10A reproof enters more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 19:8
    72%

    8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

    5A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

    2That you may keep discretion, and that your lips may preserve knowledge.

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

    3It is an honor 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 pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

    7Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a prince.

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

    2Also, for the soul to be without knowledge is not good; and he who hurries with his feet sins.

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

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

  • Prov 2:11
    71%

    11Discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you;

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.

  • 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, yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

    23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

  • 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 princes for their uprightness.