Proverbs 13:16

Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
- Basic English Bible

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
- Darby Bible

The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.
- English Revised Version

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:16

13:16 Knowledge - Considerately and discreetly. Layeth open - By his foolish actions.