Proverbs 12:16
King James Version (KJV)
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
In context
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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Proverbs 12:16 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
- 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.