Proverbs 17:27

He that hath da'as spareth his words, 1 and an ish tevunah (man of understanding) is of a calm ruach. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

26Also to punish the tzaddik is not tov, 1 nor to flog officials for their yashar (uprightness, integrity). 1

28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted chacham, 1 and he that shutteth his sfatayim (lips) is esteemed a man of understanding.

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Cross References

Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of devarim there wanteth not sin, 1 but he that restraineth his sfatayim (lips) is maskil (wise). 1

Proverbs 15:28The lev tzaddik studieth how to answer, 1 but the peh (mouth) of the resha'im poureth out evil things. 1

Ecclesiastes 9:17Divrei chachamim in quiet are more to be heeded than the shouting of the moshel (one ruling) among kesilim.

James 3:2For all of us stumble variously. If anyone as far as lashon hora is concerned, does not stumble, this one is an ish tamim able to bridle also the entire guf (body). + 3:2 1Kgs 8:46; Ps 39:1; Prov 10:19

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 →

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