Proverbs 13:16

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“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.”

What this verse means

Read Proverbs 13:16 in the flow of Proverbs13 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs13 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 13:16 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. 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!”
  3. 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.
  4. Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
  5. Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
  6. Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
  7. Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
  8. Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
  9. Proverbs 21:24Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
  10. Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
  11. Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
  12. Isaiah 52:13Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
  13. Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
  14. 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.
  15. 1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
  16. Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

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