Proverbs 17:27
He that holdeth back his speeches hath knowledge; and he that is sparing of his spirit is a man of understanding.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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 →