New King James Version
Proverbs 12:16
16A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
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 Living Translation (NLT)A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Context of Proverbs 12:16
14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him. 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. 17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. 18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:16 word by word
אֱוִ֗יל בַּ֭יּוֹם יִוָּדַ֣ע כַּעְס֑וֹ וְכֹסֶ֖ה קָל֣וֹן עָרֽוּם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 12:16
- Proverbs 25:28Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Then Saul’s anger was aroused against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse, rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?
- 1 Kings 19:1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
- Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 17:9He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
- James 1:19So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
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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