Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:16
“A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:16 Context
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14A 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. 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Other Translations
A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
- Basic English Bible
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
- Darby Bible
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- Webster's Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- World English Bible
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
- Basic English Bible
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
- Darby Bible
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
- Webster's Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
- World English Bible
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:16
12:16 Covereth - The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience.