Proverbs 17:27
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”Proverbs 17:27
What Does Proverbs 17:27 Mean?
Proverbs 17:27 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”James 3:18“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”Proverbs 10:19“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”Proverbs 14:29“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”Proverbs 15:28“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”James 3:2“For 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.”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Ecclesiastes 9:17“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”Daniel 6:3“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”Proverbs 12:26“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.”Daniel 5:12“Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.”
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