Proverbs 17:27 Cross References - LEB

²⁷ He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

¹⁹ In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the hasty of spirit* exalts folly.

²⁸ A heart* of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

³² He who is slow to anger* is better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.

¹⁷ The words of the wise are heard in peace more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among the fools.

¹⁹ Understand this, my dear brothers: every person must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

² For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual,* able to hold in check his whole body also.

¹⁸ And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among* those who make peace.