Verse 11

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

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
  • Judg 16:17 : 17 And opening all his heart to her, he said to her, My head has never been touched by a blade, for I have been separate to God from the day of my birth: if my hair is cut off, then my strength will go from me and I will become feeble, and will be like any other man.
  • Amos 5:13 : 13 So the wise will say nothing in that time; for it is an evil time.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
  • Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
  • Mic 7:5 : 5 Put no faith in a friend, do not let your hope be placed in a relation: keep watch on the doors of your mouth against her who is resting on your breast.