16The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.


In Context

13 In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

14 A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 12:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:16The fool — in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.