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 there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and 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 rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.
James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by them that make peace.
General references
Proverbs 21:23
Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.