King James Bible
KJVA fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 29:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | |
World English BibleWEB | A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. |