Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
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.
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
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
but a false witness, deceit.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:11
but a wise man holds it in check.
Proverbs 10:12
but love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 17:9
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
James 1:19
My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
1 Samuel 20:30-34
Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you are siding with Jesse’s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother?
1 Kings 19:1-2
Ahab told Jezebel
Proverbs 14:33
she is known
Proverbs 16:22
but the discipline of fools is folly.
Proverbs 25:28
is like a city whose wall is broken down.
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