Proverbs 17:27
Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
In Context
26It is not good to inflict damage on the just, nor to strike the leader who judges uprightly.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Proverbs 15:28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.
James 3:2For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:27
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. In differences that happen between magistrates and subjects, and such differences often arise, 1. Let magistrates see to it that they never punish the just, that they be in no case a terror to good works, for that is to abuse their power and betray that great trust which is reposed in them. It is not good, that is, it is a very evil thing, and will end ill, whatever end they may aim at in it. When princes become tyrants and persecutors their… Read the whole commentary →