Proverbs 13:16

Modern English Version

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will guide his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 14:33

In the heart of the discerning wisdom reposes, and in the midst of fools it is made known.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name, who acts with insolent pride.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words from his mouth are folly; so the end of his words are evil madness.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Isaiah 52:13

Behold, My servant shall deal prudently; he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19

Your obedience has become known to all men. Therefore I am glad on your behalf. Yet I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking; rather be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore know and consider what you will do, for evil is determined against our master and against all his household. He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him.”

1 Samuel 25:25

Please do not let my lord set his heart against this worthless man, against Nabal. For as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name and folly is with him. But I, your handmaid, did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.