Proverbs 29:11

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A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A person’s wisdom makes them slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.
  • Judg 16:17 : 17 So he told her everything: 'No razor has ever been used on my head,' he said, 'because I have been a Nazirite dedicated to God from my mother’s womb. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man.'
  • Amos 5:13 : 13 Therefore, the prudent person will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
  • Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.
  • Mic 7:5 : 5 Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a close friend. Guard the words of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:23
    84%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    83%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    82%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 15:2
    81%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 14:29
    80%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
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    79%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

    14A fool multiplies words; no one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?

  • Eccl 7:9
    79%

    9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    79%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

  • Prov 29:9
    79%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 10:14
    79%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 29:20
    79%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 14:33
    79%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 14:3
    78%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Eccl 9:17
    78%

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2A wise person's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart inclines him to the left.

    3Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 18:2
    77%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 15:14
    77%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    77%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 11:29
    76%

    29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 19:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

    11A person’s wisdom makes them slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 20:3
    76%

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    76%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    75%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 26:12
    75%

    12Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

  • Prov 17:24
    75%

    24Wisdom is before the face of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 27:12
    74%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.