Proverbs 29:11

“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 29:11

A foole vttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
- Basic English Bible

A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
- Darby Bible

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- Webster's Bible

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
- World English Bible

A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 29:11

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:11


29:9 Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.

29:10 Seek - To preserve it.


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