Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
King James Version
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Holman Bible
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
International Standard Version
The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
A Conservative Version
A fool's vexation is instantly known, but a prudent man conceals shame.
American Standard Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Amplified
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Darby Translation
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
Julia Smith Translation
The foolish one in the day shall make known his anger: but the prudent one covered dishonor.
King James 2000
A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.
Modern King James verseion
A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.
NET Bible
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
New Heart English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
The Emphasized Bible
A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
Webster
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
15
The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but he that hears counsel is wise.
16
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:11
The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strifes, but love covers all sins.
Proverbs 17:9
He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
1 Samuel 20:30-34
Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do I not know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion and unto the confusion of thy mother's shame?
1 Kings 19:1-2
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done and of how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom shall rest in the heart of him that is sane and is made known in the midst of the fools.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 25:28
The man whose spirit has no restraint is like a city that is broken down and without walls.