Proverbs 12:16
“A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.”
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Proverbs 12:16 Context
14A man shall bee satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall bee rendred vnto him. 15The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise. 16A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame. 17He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
- King James Version
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
- Basic English Bible
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
- Darby Bible
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- Webster's Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- World English Bible
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:16
12:16 Covereth - The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience.