Proverbs 12:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
In context
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Proverbs 12:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
- KJV King James Version
- A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- WEB World English Bible
- A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.