Proverbs 17:27

Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Proverbs 10:19

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Proverbs 14:29

Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

Proverbs 15:28

The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.

Proverbs 16:32

Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.

James 3:18

And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Spareth

Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Proverbs 15:28
The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.

An excellent spirit

Proverbs 16:32
Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The softly spoken words of the wise are to be heard rather than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
James 3:18
And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peace planted by peacemakers.

General references

Proverbs 21:23
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.

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