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


In Context

13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

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

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

17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:16The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth 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.