Proverbs 29:11

New Century Version

Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.

Proverbs 12:23

Wise people keep what they know to themselves, but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Amos 5:13

In such times the wise person will keep quiet, because it is a bad time.

Micah 7:5

Don’t believe your neighbor or trust a friend. Don’t say anything, even to your wife.

Judges 16:17

So he told her everything. He said, “I have never had my hair cut, because I have been set apart to God as a Nazirite since I was born. If someone shaved my head, I would lose my strength and be as weak as any other man.”