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 fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.
Judges 16:17
And he told her all his heart, and said unto her, "There never came razor nor shears upon mine head, for I have been an abstainer to God even from my mother's womb. If mine hair were cut off, my strength would go from me, and I should wax and be like all other men."
Amos 5:13
Therefore the wise must now be fain to hold his tongue, so wicked a time is it.
Micah 7:5
Let no man believe his friend, nor put his confidence in a prince. Keep the door of thy mouth, from her that lieth in thy bosom: