Proverbs 13:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
In context
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 13:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- KJV King James Version
- Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
- WEB World English Bible
- Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.