Proverbs 17:27
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Updated King James Version
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 just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Ecclesiastes 9:17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
James 3:2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, (o. logos) the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the 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 →