箴言 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 17 connects to 8 cross-references. 约瑟再也不能忍耐，在众人面前哭着表明身份：「我是约瑟。」他说这是神的旨意，并催请全家来埃及。
其他译本
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper <FI>is<Fi> a man of understanding.
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
交叉参考
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that …
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, …
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.