Proverbs 12:16 “A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult…”

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Geneva Bible 1599

A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.

Darby Translation

The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

Young's Literal Translation

The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

Bible in Basic English

A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

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Cross references

“fool's”

Proverbs 29:11 Proverbs 25:28 1 Samuel 20:30–34 1 Kings 19:1 1 Kings 19:2

Proverbs 29:11 · BSB

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Proverbs 25:28 · BSB

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

1 Samuel 20:30–34 · BSB

Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of the mother who bore yo…

1 Kings 19:1 · BSB

Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.

1 Kings 19:2 · BSB

So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!”

“but”

James 1:19 Proverbs 10:12 Proverbs 17:9 Proverbs 16:22

James 1:19 · BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Proverbs 10:12 · BSB

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 17:9 · BSB

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

Proverbs 16:22 · BSB

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Also

Proverbs 14:33

Proverbs 14:33 · BSB

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

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