Proverbs 17:27

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

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth 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.

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.

James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

James 3:18

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make 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 there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

An excellent spirit

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.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.

General references

Proverbs 21:23
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.