Proverbs 17:27
He who spares his words has knowledge. 2 He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. 1
One Unity Resource 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 upright is not good, 2 nor to flog officials for their integrity. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but he who restrains his lips + 10:19. Quoted in James 1:19 does wisely. 1
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the upright weighs answers, 2 but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. 1
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 →