Proverbs 29:11

Proverbs 29:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
• New International Version (NIV)Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
• New King James Version (NKJV)A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

Context of Proverbs 29:11

9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. 12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

Proverbs 29:11 word by word

כָּל־ר֭וּחוֹ יוֹצִ֣יא כְסִ֑יל וְ֝חָכָ֗ם בְּאָח֥וֹר יְשַׁבְּחֶֽנָּה׃Read the interlinear

• foolכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• backאָחוֹר'âchôr 'âchôr · backH268

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:11

• Proverbs 12:16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
• Proverbs 14:33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
• Judges 16:17And he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon my head; for I have been a Nazirite 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 5:13Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
• Micah 7:5Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11A fool uttereth all his mind - A man should be careful to keep his own secret, and never tell his whole mind upon any subject, while there are other opinions yet to be delivered; else, if he speak again, he must go over his old ground; and as he brings out nothing new, he injures his former argument.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Mind - The Hebrew word is used sometimes for “mind” or “reason,” sometimes for “passion,” or “wrath.” The reticence commended would include both; but the verb “keepeth it in” (rendered “stilleth,” in Psalm 65:7) is slightly in favor of the second of the two senses.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can keep no counsel.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11Wise people control their emotions and stay calm, even when stressed.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Pr 12:16; 16:32). mind--or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:11

• Fool
• Prudence
• Speaking

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• Wise, Man
• Correct
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• Flatter
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Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings