Devine Scripture

Proverbs 13:16

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

Context

v.15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

v.16This passage

v.17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:2

    The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Ephesians 5:17

    Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

  • 1 Samuel 25:25

    Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this worthless fellow, even Nabal; for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thy handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.

  • Romans 16:19

    For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:3

    Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  • Isaiah 52:13

    Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.