Proverbs 13:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.”
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“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 13:16 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:10But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters.
- 1 Samuel 25:17Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”
- 1 Samuel 25:25My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.
- Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
- Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
- Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- Proverbs 21:24Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
- Isaiah 52:13Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
- Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
- Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
- Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
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