Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
A fool gives all his breath, but [the] wise holds back in quiet.
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.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
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
Interlinear
Ruwach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
10 Men of blood hate [the] blameless, and they seek the life of the upright. 11 A fool gives all his breath, but [the] wise holds back in quiet. 12 A ruler listening to a word of falsehood, all his officials are wicked.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16
As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.
Proverbs 14:33
In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known.
Proverbs 19:11
The understanding of a person makes him slow to his {anger}, and his glory overlooks offense.
Judges 16:17
So {he confided everything to her}, and he said to her, "A razor {has never touched} my head, for I [am] a {Nazirite of God} {from birth}. If I am shaved my strength will leave me, and I will become weak, like everyone else.
Proverbs 12:23
A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, whoever has insight will keep silent in that time, for it [is] a time of evil.
Micah 7:5
Do not put faith in a friend; put no trust in a close friend. Guard the doorways of your mouth from the one who lies in your lap.