Skip to content
Journey Through the Bible

Proverbs 17:27-28

27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Cross References for Proverbs 17:27-28

Proverbs 14:29 - A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29

Daniel 5:12 - This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:12 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:12

Daniel 6:3 - Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:3 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:3

James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2 Click to read the verse James 3:2

James 1:19 - Listening and Doing My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, sl... Click to read the verse James 1:19 Click to read the verse James 1:19

Proverbs 16:32 - Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 12:26 - A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 15:28 - The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:28

James 3:18 - Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Click to read the verse James 3:18 Click to read the verse James 3:18

Ecclesiastes 9:17 - The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:17 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:17