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Proverbs 12:16
16Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Context of Proverbs 12:16
14From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. 15The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. 17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. 18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, 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 25:28Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
- Proverbs 29:11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Saul’s anger flared up at Jonathan and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you have sided with the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of the mother who bore you?
- 1 Kings 19:1Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
- Proverbs 16:22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
- Proverbs 17:9Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
- James 1:19My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
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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