Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Holman Bible
but a wise man holds it in check.
International Standard Version
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
A Conservative Version
A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
American Standard Version
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Amplified
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
Darby Translation
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
Julia Smith Translation
The foolish one will bring forth all his spirit; and the wise one will restrain it back.
King James 2000
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fool gives all his breath, but [the] wise holds back in quiet.
Modern King James verseion
A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool poureth out his spirit altogether, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
NET Bible
A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
New Heart English Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Webster
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
World English Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Youngs Literal Translation
A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
Themes
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The tongue of the wise
Speech/communication » Who is full of words
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
10 Blood-thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it. 12 When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
Proverbs 14:33
In the heart of the intelligent, reposeth wisdom, but, in the midst of dullards, it maketh itself known.
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger, and, his adorning, is to pass over transgression.
Judges 16:17
so he told her all his heart, and said to her - No, razor, hath come on my head, for, one separate unto God, have I been, from my birth, - if I were shaven, then would depart from me my strength, and I should become weak, and be as any other man.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent man, at that time, will be dumb, - Because an evil time, it is!
Micah 7:5
Do not trust in a friend, do not put confidence in an associate, - from her that lieth in thy bosom, keep thou the doors of thy mouth;