KJV ORIGINAL
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A fool blurts out everything they're thinking, but a wise person holds back and waits for the right time to speak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that wise people think before they speak, while foolish people say whatever comes to mind without considering the consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued for teaching practical life skills and character development. The contrast between the 'fool' and the 'wise man' was a common teaching method used to help people understand the difference between godly and ungodly behavior.
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