English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:11
11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Context of Proverbs 29:11
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. 10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. 12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. 13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
Read all of Proverbs 29Proverbs 29:11 word by word
כָּל־ר֭וּחוֹ יוֹצִ֣יא כְסִ֑יל וְ֝חָכָ֗ם בְּאָח֥וֹר יְשַׁבְּחֶֽנָּה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 29:11
- Proverbs 12:16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
- Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
- Judges 16:17And he told her all his heart, and said to her, "A razor has never come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother's womb. If my head is shaved, then my strength will leave me, and I shall become weak and be like any other man."
- Amos 5:13Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.
- Micah 7:5Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms;
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
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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
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