Proverbs 29:11 - The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed

A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them

This bible verse has been derived from GOD'S WORD® Translation

If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 29 from verse 10 to 12, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:

(11) The fool (khesil, Proverbs 1:22) uttereth all his mind.--Or, pours out all his wrath; but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards, or keepeth it back.

Ellicott's Commentary

Verse 11. - A fool uttereth all his mind; his spirit; i.e. "his anger;" (comp. Proverbs 16:32. The wording of the second hemistich confirms this rendering. A fool pours out his wrath, restrained by no consideration. It is a wise maxim that says, "Command your temper, lest it command you;" and again, "When passion enters in at the foregate, wisdom goes out at the postern."

Pulpit commentary

…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.…

Berean Study Bible

The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:

Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper--be sensible and patient.

The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture

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There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:

Proverbs 12:16
A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even in the hearts of fools she is known.
Proverbs 19:11
A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

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