Proverbs 29:11
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
- KJV
- A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- WEB
- A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
- ASV
- A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
- DARBY
- A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
- BLB
- A fool brings out all his spirit, and a wise one soothes it backward.
- ÅB
- All sin vrede lar dåren strømme ut, men den vise holder vreden tilbake og stiller den.
- OTB
- Dårer gir full utløp for sin vrede, men de vise holder den tilbake.
- B1930
- All sin vrede lar dåren strømme ut, men den vise holder vreden tilbake og stiller den.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Read in contextProverbs 12:16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Read in contextMicah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Read in contextAmos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
Read in contextProverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Read in contextJudges 16:17
That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
Read in contextProverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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