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Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Proverbs 29:11 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:11 in other translations
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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In context
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
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