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 person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction. 10The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them. Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. 12If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked. 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:11 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• A foolכְּסִילkesîyl · foolH3684
• utterethיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: speakH3318
• all his mindרוּחַrûach · spirit: temperH7307
• but a wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• keepethשָׁבַחshâbach · to sootheH7623
• it in till afterwardsאָחוֹר'âchôr 'âchôr · backH268

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:11

• Proverbs 12:16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
• Proverbs 14:33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
• Judges 16:17Finally, Samson shared his secret with her. “My hair has never been cut,” he confessed, “for I was dedicated to God as a Nazirite from birth. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as anyone else.”
• Amos 5:13So those who are smart keep their mouths shut, for it is an evil time.
• Micah 7:5Don’t trust anyone— not your best friend or even your wife!

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

In the dictionaries

• Wise, Man
• Correct
• Delicately
• Flatter
• Hasty
• Rejoice
• Trust
• Uphold
• Fool; Folly
• Hezekiah (2)

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