Proverbs 29:11

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

Context

v.10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

v.11This passage

v.12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 19:11

    The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  • Judges 16:17

    And he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon my head; for I have been a Nazirite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.

  • Proverbs 12:16

    A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Proverbs 14:33

    Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Proverbs 12:23

    A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Micah 7:5

    Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.