Proverbs 12:16 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a clever one covers shame.

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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 wrath kills the fool, and envy slays the simple.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 12:17

He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, And even among fools it becomes known.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, But the disciplining of fools is folly.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.

Proverbs 25:28

A man who has no control over his spirit Is like a broken-down city without a wall.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.

James 1:19

So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,