Devine Scripture

Proverbs 12:16

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

v.16This passage

v.17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

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.