Verse 27

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

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.