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Proverbs 17:27

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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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  1. James 3:18Rank 1 from verse 27
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    18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

  2. James 1:19Rank 2 from verse 27
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  3. Proverbs 10:19Rank 3 from verse 27
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    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  4. Proverbs 14:29Rank 4 from verse 27
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    29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  5. Proverbs 15:28Rank 5 from verse 27
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    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  6. James 3:2Rank 6 from verse 27
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    2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

  7. Ecclesiastes 9:17Rank 7 from verse 27
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    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  8. Proverbs 16:32Rank 8 from verse 27
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    32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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Proverbs 17:27

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spareth

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Spares: refrains from harming, punishing, using, or destroying; saves, preserves, allows, or uses frugally.

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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17:26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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17:28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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