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