Proverbs 29:11

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“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 Domain
ASVPD

“A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 29:11 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.”
  2. Proverbs 12:16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
  3. Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
  4. Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
  5. Proverbs 19:11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
  6. Amos 5:13Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
  7. 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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