Proverbs 29:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”
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BSBPD
“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 29:11 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Judges 16:17Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.”
- Proverbs 12:16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
- Proverbs 19:11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
- Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
- Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
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