Verse 27

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 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.