Proverbs 12:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is presently known: But a prudent man covereth shame.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.

Proverbs 12:16 Cross References

Job 5:2

For anger kills a fool, and jealousy slays the gullible.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offences.

Proverbs 12:17

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known  even among fools.

Proverbs 16:22

Insight is a fountain of life  for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever conceals an offence promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

Proverbs 25:28

A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger,  , but a wise person holds it in check.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,