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


In Context

13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

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

17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

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 Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.