Proverbs 29:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
  • Prov 19:11 : 11 A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
  • Judg 16:17 : 17 Finally he told her his secret. He said to her,“My hair has never been cut, for I have been dedicated to God from the time I was conceived. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me; I would become weak, and be just like all other men.”
  • Amos 5:13 : 13 For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
  • Prov 12:23 : 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
  • Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.
  • Mic 7:5 : 5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 12:23
    84%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    83%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    82%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 15:2
    81%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 13:16
    80%

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 14:29
    80%

    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    79%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

    14yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

  • Eccl 7:9
    79%

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

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    79%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 29:9
    79%

    9When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

  • Prov 10:14
    79%

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 29:20
    79%

    20You have seen someone 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; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 14:3
    78%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Eccl 9:17
    78%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

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

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

    3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

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

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

  • Prov 18:2
    77%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 15:14
    77%

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

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    77%

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 11:29
    76%

    29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

  • Prov 19:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

    11A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

  • Prov 14:24
    76%

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

  • Prov 20:3
    76%

    3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    76%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

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

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    75%

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 26:12
    75%

    12You have seen a man wise in his own opinion– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 17:24
    75%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 27:12
    74%

    12A shrewd person saw danger–he hid himself; the naive passed right on by– they had to pay for it.