Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:11
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Berean Standard Bible
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
King James Version
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
World English Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
American Standard Version
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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