Cross references
Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words,
and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Proverbs 17:27 has 8 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 8 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to James 3:18 (41 votes) and James 1:19 (22 votes). 6 other verses point back to it. It links with 3 other books, from Proverbs 10 to James 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 17:27 point to?
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- James 3:1841 votes
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
- James 1:1922 votes
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- Proverbs 10:1915 votes
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 14:2915 votes
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
- Proverbs 15:2813 votes
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- James 3:212 votes
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
- Proverbs 16:328 votes
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
- Ecclesiastes 9:178 votes
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
Which verses point to Proverbs 17:27?
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