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Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs 17:27 is verse 27 of Proverbs chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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

Proverbs 17:25–28 · Berean Standard Bible

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.

27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:17
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.