Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- Prov 19:11 : 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
- Judg 16:17 : 17 He told her all his heart, and said to her, "No razor has ever come on my head; for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If I am shaved, then my strength will go from me, and I will become weak, and be like any other man."
- Amos 5:13 : 13 Therefore he who is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; For it is an evil time.
- Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
- Mic 7:5 : 5 Don't trust in a neighbor. Don't put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, Be careful of the words of your mouth!
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
- Prov 12:15-162 verses82%
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
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9 Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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8 The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.
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9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
3 Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
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4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
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2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own opinion.
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7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
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29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
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24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.
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6 A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.
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3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.
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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
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12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it: