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Proverbs 29:11

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11A afool 1lets out all of his spirit,

But a bwise man holds it back.

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Footnotes

  1. 1Lit sends forth all his spirit

Cross references

  1. aProv 12:16; 14:33
  2. bProv 19:11

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A fool gives full vent to his spirit,

but a wise man quietly holds it back.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Fools give full vent to their rage,

but the wise bring calm in the end.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A fool gives full vent to his anger,

but a wise person holds it in check.

NLTNew Living Translation

Fools vent their anger,

but the wise quietly hold it back.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A fool gives all his breath,

but the wise holds back in quiet.

KJV 1900King James Version

A fool uttereth all his mind:

But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.