Proverbs 17:27
If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.
Free Bible 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's not right to impose a fine on someone who's innocent or to flog good leaders for their honesty.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Proverbs 15:28Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
Ecclesiastes 9:17It's better to listen to the calm words of a wise person than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
James 3:2All of us make mistakes in many ways. Anyone who doesn't make mistakes in what they say is truly a good person who can keep the whole body under control.
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 →