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 vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Judges 16:17
And he told her all his heart, and said to her, "A razor has never come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If my head is shaved, then my strength will leave me, and I shall become weak and be like any other man."
Amos 5:13
Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Micah 7:5
Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms;

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