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


In Context

13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.

14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

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

17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.

18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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 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 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.