Proverbs 29:11 · KJV
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.”
— Proverbs 29:11
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
Proverbs 29 — Context
{If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer}
Cross References
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and {it is} his glory to pass over a transgression. {discretion: or, prudence}
Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it {is} an evil time.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Judges 16:17
That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I {have been} a Nazarite 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.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.