Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Pro 17:27 — He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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spareth   Pro 10:19; Pro 15:28; Jam 1:19; Jam 3:2
an excellent spirit   or, a cool spirit. Pro 16:32; Ecc 9:17; Jam 3:18
Correlating Passages
spareth
Pro 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Pro 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Jam 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Jam 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
an excellent spirit
Pro 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.
Ecc 9:17 The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Jam 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 17:27," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
<http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Pro/17/27.html>.

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