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Proverbs 29:11

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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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  1. Proverbs 19:11Rank 1 from verse 11
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    11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  2. Proverbs 12:16Rank 2 from verse 11
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    16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  3. Micah 7:5Rank 3 from verse 11
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    5¶ Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

  4. Amos 5:13Rank 4 from verse 11
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    13Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

  5. Proverbs 12:23Rank 5 from verse 11
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    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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Proverbs 29:11

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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uttereth

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Third-person singular present form of utter, meaning to speak, declare, or make known.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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mind

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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

till

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Sense 1: To cultivate, plough, dress, and work soil for crops. Sense 2: As a time or limit word, until, up to, or as far as the stated point, condition, or event.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

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