Proverbs 29:11

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

Proverbs 29:11 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his mind
At once; tells all he knows, all that is in his breast; whatever he thinks, and all that he intends to do; what or whom he loves or hates. Or, "a fool brings out all his wrath"; so the Targum, Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions: he cannot restrain it, nor hide it; it breaks out at once, even all of it, and is soon known, as in ( Proverbs 12:16 ) ; but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards;
reserves his mind, and thoughts, and designs, to himself; and does not discover them until a proper opportunity offers, when to disclose them is most to advantage; or he restrains his wrath and anger, defers showing it to a proper time, when it may answer a better purpose, and he may do it without sin.

Proverbs 29:11 In-Context

9 When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool, he may rant and rave, but there is no peace and quiet.

10 Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person, but decent people seek [to protect] his life.

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

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.

13 A poor person and an oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives both of them sight.