Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
In context
9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
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日本語 · 箴言 29:11 · 口語訳聖書愚かな者は怒りをことごとく表わし、知恵ある者は静かにこれをおさえる。한국어 · 잠언 29:11 · 개역한글어리석은 자는 그 노를 다 드러내어도 지혜로운 자는 그 노를 억제하느니라Español · Proverbios 29:11 · Reina-Valera (1909)El necio da suelta á todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.Português · Provérbios 29:11 · Bíblia Livre (2018)O louco mostra todo o seu ímpeto; mas o sábio o mantém sob controle.