Proverbs 13:16

New King James Version

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Ephesians 5:17

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

Isaiah 52:13

Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.

Matthew 10:16

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

Proverbs 21:24

A proud and haughty man— “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.

Psalm 112:5

A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.

1 Samuel 25:25

Please, let not my lord regard this scoundrel Nabal. For as his name is, so is he: Nabal is his name, and folly is with him! But I, your maidservant, did not see the young men of my lord whom you sent.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore, know and consider what you will do, for harm is determined against our master and against all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that one cannot speak to him.”

Proverbs 18:2

A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The words of his mouth begin with foolishness, And the end of his talk is raving madness.