Proverbs 29:11

All About Life

¹⁰ Men of bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright are concerned for his life.
¹¹ A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise man holds it back.
¹² If a ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

Foolish Man

Wise Man

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Judges 16:17

So he told her all that was in his heart and said to her, “A razor has never come on my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, then my strength will leave me and I will become weak and be like any other man.”

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Amos 5:13

Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.

Micah 7:5

Do not trust in a neighbor;
Do not have confidence in a friend.
From her who lies in your bosom
Guard your lips.