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A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back.
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American Standard Version
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Christian Standard Bible
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.
English Standard Version
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
King James Version
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
New International Version
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
New King James Version
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
New Living Translation
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
World English Bible
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.