Proverbs 17:27
Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
In Context
26Surely it is not good to condemne the iust, nor that ye princes should smite such for equitie.
28Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
Ecclesiastes 9:17The wordes of the wise are more heard in quietnes, then the crye of him that ruleth among fooles.
James 3:2For in many things we sinne all. If any man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the 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 →