Proverbs 17:27
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Cross-References
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”