Cross References He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. James 1:19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger. Proverbs 10:19 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth. Proverbs 14:29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit. spareth Proverbs 10:19 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth. Proverbs 15:28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked overfloweth with evils. James 1:19 You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak and slow to anger. James 3:2 For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body. an excellent spirit Proverbs 16:32 The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh cities. Ecclesiastes 9:17 The words of the wise are heard in silence, more than the cry of a prince among fools. James 3:18 And the fruit of justice is sown in peace, to them that make peace. Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…26It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right. 27He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.28Even a fool, if he will hold his peace, shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.… Lexicon A man of knowledgeיוֹדֵ֣עַ (yō·w·ḏê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3045: To know restrains חוֹשֵׂ֣ךְ (ḥō·w·śêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe his words, אֲ֭מָרָיו (’ă·mā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 561: Something said and a man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 376: A man as an individual, a male person of understanding תְּבוּנָֽה׃ (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice keeps a cool head. יְקַר־ (yə·qar-) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7119: Cool, quiet Additional Translations A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding keeps a cool head.He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise. He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit. He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper is a man of understanding. Jump to Previous Acquainted Calm Cool Discernment Excellent Good Little Restrains Restraint Sense Spares Spareth Sparing Spirit Temper Tempered Understanding Uses WordsJump to Next Acquainted Calm Cool Discernment Excellent Good Little Restrains Restraint Sense Spares Spareth Sparing Spirit Temper Tempered Understanding Uses WordsExternal Links Proverbs 17:27 NIVProverbs 17:27 NLT Proverbs 17:27 ESV Proverbs 17:27 NASB Proverbs 17:27 ASV Proverbs 17:27 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:27 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:27 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:27 French Bible Proverbs 17:27 German Bible Alphabetical: A and cool even-tempered has He his is knowledge man of restrains restraint spirit understanding uses who with words OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:27 He who spares his words has knowledge (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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