Berean Standard Bible
“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”
This proverb is from the collections of Solomon's sayings, specifically the later chapters where the contrast between the wise and the foolish is sharp. Self-control was seen as a mark of wisdom in Israel's tradition.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
King James Version (KJV)
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El necio da suelta á todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El necio deja escapar todo su enojo, el sabio lo controla.
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