Proverbs 17:27-28

27 Whoever ¹restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool ²who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Proverbs 17:27-28 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 7

This chapter gives an account of some buildings of Solomon for himself, 1Ki 7:1-12; and of other things for the use of the temple; of two pillars of brass, 1Ki 7:13-22; of the molten sea, 1Ki 7:23-26; and of ten bases, and ten layers on them, 1Ki 7:27-39; with other utensils and ornaments, 1Ki 7:40-51.

Cross References

• 1. 17:27 ch. 10:19; [James 1:19]
• 2. 17:28 Job 13:5