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Proverbs 29:11
Proverbs 29:11 is verse 11 of Proverbs chapter 29, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
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.
Read in context
Proverbs 29:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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.
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.”
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.