Proverbs 17:27
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.
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28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- Prov 14:16-172 verses76%
16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
- Prov 15:1-22 verses75%
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- Prov 10:13-142 verses74%
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- Prov 16:21-233 verses74%
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
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19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet 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.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
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7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
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16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.
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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
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3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
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1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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11 Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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5 A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
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23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
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14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
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26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.