Proverbs 17:27
One who has knowledge uses few words 1 and one with understanding is even-tempered. 1
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He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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Proverbs 10:19When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, 1 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. 1
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, 1 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil. 1
Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of wise people spoken quietly are heard better 2 than the shouts of any ruler among fools. 1
James 3:2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in words, he is a perfect man, able to control even his whole body.
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 →