Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:27

Thursday, April 27, 1950

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
— Proverbs 17:27

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Keeping Our Mouths Shut
Devo: Together in Christ
"A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths..."
A Word to the Wise
Article by Mike Barres
Are your words few? We shouldn't need many words to hear or to speak.
Words and the Internet
Article by Bill Sherrill
How long will what you have written actually live? Our language and speech lives on long after we do, and the Internet is a reminder of just how far and wide such things can go.

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:27 — A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, April 27, 1950

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Leviticus 19:18
"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Prayerful Watchfulness Overcomes Temptation'
"Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'The Spirit's Choice Ignites Praise' (Acts 11:18)
"When the others [among the Jewish disciples] heard [that the Holy Spirit came on Cornelius, along with his family and friends], they stopped..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Are You Greater? Yes!' (Jn. 8:52-55)
"The people said [to Jesus], "Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, 'Anyone who obeys my teaching...."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom