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Proverbs 12:16

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¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

A fool's {H191} wrath {H3708} is presently {H3117} known {H3045}: but a prudent {H6175} man covereth {H3680} shame {H7036}.

A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 29:11 (13 votes)

    ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • James 1:19 (9 votes)

    ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  • Proverbs 10:12 (8 votes)

    ¶ Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  • Proverbs 17:9 (7 votes)

    ¶ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.

  • Proverbs 25:28 (5 votes)

    ¶ He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.

  • Proverbs 16:22 (4 votes)

    ¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

  • Proverbs 14:33 (4 votes)

    ¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.