Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 29:11 Cross-References
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“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
Proverbs 29:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind (כְּסִיל כָּל־רוּחוֹ יוֹצִיא)—the kesil (stubborn fool) pours out all his spirit/mind (ruach). The verb yotzi (brings forth) suggests uncontrolled verbal discharge—emotional incontinence. The fool lacks self-control and filters, broadcasting every thought and feeling without discernment.But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards (וְחָכָם בְּאָחוֹר יְשַׁבְּחֶנָּה)—the wise person restrains (yeshabchenah, keeps back/stills) his spirit until the appropriate time (be'achor, afterwards/later). Wisdom exercises emotional regulation and strategic silence. James 1:19 ech...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:11
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“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
“but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“for it is an evil time.”
“but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.”
“and is even made known in the inward part of fools.”
“and said to her”