Parallel Verses
NET Bible
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
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.
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 right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. 16 A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. 17 The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:11
A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 17:9
The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
1 Samuel 20:30-34
Saul became angry with Jonathan and said to him, "You stupid traitor! Don't I realize that to your own disgrace and to the disgrace of your mother's nakedness you have chosen this son of Jesse?
1 Kings 19:1-2
Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, including a detailed account of how he killed all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
Proverbs 16:22
Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
Proverbs 25:28
Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.