Proverbs 29:11
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11A fool gives all his breath,e
but the wise holds back in quiet.
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- eOr “spirit”
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In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise person holds it in check.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A fool uttereth all his mind:
But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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