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Proverbs 12:16
16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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
14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. 15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. 17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. 18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring 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 without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
- Proverbs 29:11Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Saul boiled with rage at Jonathan. “You stupid son of a whore!” he swore at him. “Do you think I don’t know that you want him to be king in your place, shaming yourself and your mother?
- 1 Kings 19:1When Ahab got home, he told Jezebel everything Elijah had done, including the way he had killed all the prophets of Baal.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.
- Proverbs 16:22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
- Proverbs 17:9Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
- James 1:19Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get 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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