Bible Read Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:16

World English Bible (WEB)

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

In context

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

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Proverbs 12:16 in every translation

WEB World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
KJV King James Version
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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.