SinaiProverbs 12:16
American Standard Version
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
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Proverbs 12:16 in other translations
A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:16 in context
- 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
- 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
- 16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- 17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
- 18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.