Proverbs 29:11

The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.

Proverbs 12:16

The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.

Proverbs 19:11

A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.

Judges 16:17

So he finally disclosed everything. He told her, "A razor has never touched my head, because I've been a Nazirite for God before I was born. If I am shaved, then my strength will abandon me and I will become weak like every human being."

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.

Amos 5:13

therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.

Micah 7:5

Don't trust your friends, don't confide in a companion, watch what you say to your wife.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 12:16
The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.
Judges 16:17
So he finally disclosed everything. He told her, "A razor has never touched my head, because I've been a Nazirite for God before I was born. If I am shaved, then my strength will abandon me and I will become weak like every human being."
Amos 5:13
therefore the prudent person remains silent at such a time, for the time is evil.
Micah 7:5
Don't trust your friends, don't confide in a companion, watch what you say to your wife.

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