Proverbs 29:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper— be sensible and patient.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is sensible.

Proverbs 12:23

Be sensible and don't tell everything you know— only fools spread foolishness everywhere.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.

Proverbs 19:11

It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

Amos 5:13

Times are so evil that anyone with good sense will keep quiet.

Micah 7:5

Don't trust anyone, not even your best friend, and be careful what you say to the one you love.

Judges 16:17

Finally, Samson told her the truth. “I have belonged to God ever since I was born, so my hair has never been cut. If it were ever cut off, my strength would leave me, and I would be as weak as anyone else.”