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.
Related Verses
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”