“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
King James Version (KJV)
29:9 Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.
29:10 Seek - To preserve it.
A foole vttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
- Basic English Bible
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
- Darby Bible
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- Webster's Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
- World English Bible
A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible