Proverbs 13:16
What does Proverbs 13:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
Context
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.
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