Proverbs 17:27
He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.
LXX2012 (US English)
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 right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.
Proverbs 15:28The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.
Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of the wise are heard in quiet more than the cry of them that rule in folly.
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 →