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 presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
Judges 16:17
And he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon my head; for I have been a Nazirite 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.
Amos 5:13
Therefore he that 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 that lieth in thy bosom.

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