Proverbs 29:11 “A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

World English Bible

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.

Darby Translation

A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

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Cross references

“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”

Proverbs 12:16 Micah 7:5 Amos 5:13 Proverbs 12:23 Proverbs 14:33 Judges 16:17

Proverbs 12:16 · BSB

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Micah 7:5 · BSB

Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.

Amos 5:13 · BSB

Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

Proverbs 12:23 · BSB

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 14:33 · BSB

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

Judges 16:17 · BSB

Samson 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.”

Also

Proverbs 19:11

Proverbs 19:11 · BSB

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

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