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
A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but [a thing] in the inward part of fools is made known.
Judges 16:17
And he told her all his heart, and said to her, There has not come a razor upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be lik
Amos 5:13
Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a neighbor. Put ye not confidence in a friend. Keep the doors of thy mouth from her who lays in thy bosom.