Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 12:16
16A fool’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth 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 King James Version (NKJV)A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
Context of Proverbs 12:16
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. 15The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. A fool’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame. 17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit. 18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:16 word by word
אֱוִ֗יל בַּ֭יּוֹם יִוָּדַ֣ע כַּעְס֑וֹ וְכֹסֶ֖ה קָל֣וֹן עָרֽוּם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:16
- Proverbs 25:28He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of a perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own shame, and unto the shame of thy mother’s nakedness?
- 1 Kings 19:1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all transgressions.
- Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.
- Proverbs 17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
- James 1:19Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But 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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