Proverbs 29:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
  • Judg 16:17 : 17 that he told her all his heart, and said to her, "No razor has ever come upon my head, for I have been a Nazarite to God from my mother's womb. If I am shaven, then my strength will leave 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 conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
  • Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.
  • Mic 7:5 : 5 Do not trust in a friend, put no confidence in a guide: keep the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:23
    84%

    23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    83%

    27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    82%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

    16 A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 15:2
    81%

    2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 14:29
    80%

    29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    79%

    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow him up.

    13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    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?

  • Eccl 7:9
    79%

    9 Do not be quick in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    79%

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

  • Prov 29:9
    79%

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

  • Prov 10:14
    79%

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 29:20
    79%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    79%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 14:3
    78%

    3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Eccl 9:17
    78%

    17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18 He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8 The wise in heart will receive commandments, but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

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

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

    3 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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

  • Prov 18:2
    77%

    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

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

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 15:14
    77%

    14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    77%

    7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 11:29
    76%

    29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 19:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10 Delight is not fitting for a fool; much less for a servant to rule over princes.

    11 The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

  • Prov 14:24
    76%

    24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 20:3
    76%

    3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    76%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

    7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23 It is as a sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12 He who lacks wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    75%

    22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 26:12
    75%

    12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 17:24
    75%

    24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 27:12
    74%

    12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

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