Proverbs 29:11

“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”

"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." - Proverbs 29:11
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What does Proverbs 29:11 mean?

Proverbs 29:11 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." This verse, like many in the book of Proverbs, deals with the theme of wisdom and the contrasting behaviors of a fool and a wise man. In…

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The Wisdom of Restraint: A Reflection on Proverbs 29:11

The Bible is a cauldron of wisdom, overflowing with insights that can guide our lives through trials, tribulations, and the mundane. One such gem is found in Proverbs 29:11: "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." This simple yet profound…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment

Heavenly Father, In the vastness of Your wisdom and the depth of Your understanding, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking guidance and clarity in our lives. Your Word in Proverbs 29:11 reminds us, "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till…

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"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart." - Proverbs 11:29
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 19:29 - "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools."
Proverbs 1:29 - "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:"
Proverbs 29:10 - "The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul."
Proverbs 29:12 - "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Proverbs 29:7 - "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
Proverbs 29:5 - "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
Proverbs 10:29 - "The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Jeremiah 29:11-13
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Proverbs 29:6 - "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Proverbs 15:29 - "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 29:19 - "A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Proverbs 20:29 - "The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Proverbs 29:14 - "The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Proverbs 30:29 - "There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:"
Proverbs 29:16 - "When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."
Proverbs 29:13 - "The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 29:27 - "An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 29:22 - "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."
Proverbs 29:18 - "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."