Proverbs 12:16 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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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 resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

Proverbs 12:17

He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

James 1:19

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;