Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.
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.
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 a fool is upright in his [own] eyes, but he who listens to advice [is] wise. 16 As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent. 17 He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives all his breath, but [the] wise holds back in quiet.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers over all offenses.
Proverbs 17:9
He who forgives an affront fosters love, but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.
James 1:19
Understand [this], my dear brothers: every person must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
1 Samuel 20:30-34
Then {Saul became angry} at Jonathan and said to him, "[You] son of a perverse, rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your shame and to the shame of your mother's nakedness?
1 Kings 19:1-2
Then Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33
In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known.
Proverbs 16:22
A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 25:28
A breached city [where] there is no wall [is like] a man who {has no} self-control for his spirit.