Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
General references
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
Judges 16:17
And opening all his heart to her, he said to her, My head has never been touched by a blade, for I have been separate to God from the day of my birth: if my hair is cut off, then my strength will go from me and I will become feeble, and will be like any other man.
Amos 5:13
So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.
Micah 7:5
Put no faith in a friend, do not let your hope be placed in a relation: keep watch on the doors of your mouth against her who is resting on your breast.