Proverbs 17:27

He withholding his words will shew knowledge: I man of understanding is a cool spirit

James 1:19

Wherefore, my dearly beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent

Proverbs 14:29

The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.

Proverbs 16:32

He slow to anger is, good above the strong; and, he ruling over his spirit above him taking a city,

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.

James 3:2

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumble not in word, this a perfect man, able to govern by a bridle also the whole body.

James 3:18

And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.

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
In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.
James 1:19
Wherefore, my dearly beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
James 3:2
For in many things we all stumble. If any stumble not in word, this a perfect man, able to govern by a bridle also the whole body.

An excellent spirit

Proverbs 16:32
He slow to anger is, good above the strong; and, he ruling over his spirit above him taking a city,
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of the wise being heard in quiet more than the cry of him ruling among the foolish.
James 3:18
And the fruit of justice is sown in peace by those making peace.

General references

Proverbs 21:23
He watching his mouth and his tongue watches his soul from straits.