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


In Context

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

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

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

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

17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

18 There is that speaketh 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 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 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.