Parallel Verses
NET Bible
A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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.
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
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Ruwach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
10 Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. 11 A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
Proverbs 19:11
A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Judges 16:17
Finally he told her his secret. He said to her, "My hair has never been cut, for I have been dedicated to God from the time I was conceived. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me; I would become weak, and be just like all other men."
Proverbs 12:23
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
Amos 5:13
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!