Verse 11

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

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!