Proverbs 17:27
He that has knowledge spareth his words: a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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Context
25 A foolish son a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just not good, to strike princes for equity.
27 He that has knowledge spareth his words: a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: he that shutteth his lips a man of understanding.