Proverbs 29:11

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

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Proverbs 29:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
ESV
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
NLT
11 Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
MSG
11 A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.
CSB
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check.

Proverbs 29:11 In-Context

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 15:13
  • 2. Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 19:11
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