Proverbs 17:27

World English Bible (2000)

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
  • Prov 14:29 : 29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
  • Jas 3:2 : 2 For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
  • Jas 3:18 : 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
  • Eccl 9:17 : 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out 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, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 14:29
    81%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 10:19
    77%

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 11:12
    77%

    12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    76%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules 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 commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    75%

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    74%

    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 18:15
    74%

    15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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

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

  • Prov 29:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet 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; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 19:11
    73%

    11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Prov 21:23
    73%

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

  • Prov 16:32
    72%

    32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

  • Prov 17:10
    72%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Eccl 7:9
    72%

    9Don't be hasty 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%

    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

  • Prov 12:16
    72%

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 5:2
    71%

    2that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

  • Prov 20:3
    71%

    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 17:7
    71%

    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit 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.

    2It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

  • Eccl 10:12
    71%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

  • Prov 2:11
    71%

    11Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Prov 2:6
    70%

    6For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 24:5
    70%

    5A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

  • Prov 15:23
    70%

    23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

  • 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 king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

  • Prov 17:26
    70%

    26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.