Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his mind,.... At once; tells all he knows, all that is in his breast; whatever he thinks, and all that he intends to do; what or whom he loves or hates. Or, "a fool brings out all…

Mind - The Hebrew word is used sometimes for “mind” or “reason,” sometimes for “passion,” or “wrath.” The reticence commended would include both; but the verb “keepeth it in” (rendered “stilleth,” in…

Note, 1. It is a piece of weakness to be very open: He is a fool who utters all his mind, - who tells every thing he knows, and has in his mouth instantly whatever he has in his thoughts, and can keep…

mind Lit. spirit; i.e. passion, or anger, R.V., θυμόν, LXX. keepeth it in till afterwards Rather, keepeth it back and stilleth it, R.V.; ταμιεύεται κατὰ μέρος, LXX.