Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:16
16A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Proverbs 12:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- New International Version (NIV)Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
Context of Proverbs 12:16
14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him. 15A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. 17Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. 18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:16 word by word
אֱוִ֗יל בַּ֭יּוֹם יִוָּדַ֣ע כַּעְס֑וֹ וְכֹסֶ֖ה קָל֣וֹן עָרֽוּם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:16
- Proverbs 25:28A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you are siding with Jesse’s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother?
- 1 Kings 19:1Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.
- Proverbs 16:22Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 17:9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
- James 1:19My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16A fool's wrath is presently known - We have a proverb very like this, and it will serve for illustration: - A fool's bolt is soon shot. A weak-minded man has no self-government; he is easily angered, and generally speaks whatever comes first to his mind.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16Verse 16 A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16Staying calm helps a wise person think clearly and avoid actions that might start a fight.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. prudent ... shame--He is slow to denounce his insulters (Jas 1:19).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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