Other translations
American Standard Version
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The fool expresses all his anger and the wise thinks with his mind.
Darby Bible Translation
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
God's Word
A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check.
International Standard Version
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
NET Bible
A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
New American Standard Bible
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
New International Version
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
New Living Translation
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Webster's Bible Translation
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
The World English Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
EasyEnglish Bible
Foolish people cannot control their anger. But wise people are patient.
Young‘s Literal Translation
A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
New Life Version
A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man keeps quiet.
The Voice Bible
A fool does not think before he unleashes his temper, but a wise man holds back and remains quiet.
Living Bible
A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.
New Catholic Bible
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it.
Legacy Standard Bible
A fool lets out all of his spirit, But a wise man holds it back.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
Christian Standard Bible
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.
Amplified Bible © 1954
A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
New Century Version
Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.
The Message
A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A fool vents all his emotions, but a wise person calmly restrains them.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.
Good News Translation®
Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
Wycliffe Bible
A fool bringeth forth all his spirit; a wise man delayeth, and reserveth into (the) time (to) coming afterward.
Contemporary English Version
Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper— be sensible and patient.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.
Common English Bible © 2011
Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold it back.
Amplified Bible © 2015
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
English Standard Version Anglicised
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.
New American Standard Bible
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.
The Expanded Bible
Foolish people ·lose their tempers [or let nothing go unexpressed; L let all their spirit out], but wise people ·control theirs [quiet things down afterward].
Tree of Life Version
A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
Revised Standard Version
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
New International Reader's Version
Foolish people let their anger run wild. But wise people keep themselves under control.
BRG Bible
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Complete Jewish Bible
A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
A kesil (fool) uttereth all his wrath, but a chacham keepeth it back quietly.
Names of God Bible
A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.
Modern English Version
A fool utters all his mind, but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
Easy-to-Read Version
Fools are quick to express their anger, but wise people are patient and control themselves.
International Children’s Bible
A foolish person loses his temper. But a wise person controls his anger.
Lexham English Bible
A fool gives all his breath, but the wise holds back in quiet.
New International Version - UK
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.