Proverbs 12:16
What does Proverbs 12:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
- 1 Samuel 20:30
Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of a perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own shame, and unto the shame of thy mother’s nakedness?
- Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
- Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
- Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
- 1 Kings 19:1
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
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