Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
- Judg 16:17 : 17 That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite 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.
- Amos 5:13 : 13 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
- Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
- Mic 7:5 : 5 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
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14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
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9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.
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