Proverbs 12:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.”
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BSBPD
“A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 12:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 20:30Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the disgrace of the mother who bore you?
- 1 Kings 19:1Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
- Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
- Proverbs 17:9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
- Proverbs 25:28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
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