Proverbs 12:16 Parallel Translations
NASB: A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
ASV: A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
BBE: A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
DBY: The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
ERV: A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
JPS: A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
WBS: A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
WEB: A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
YLT: The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
Proverbs 12:16 Cross References
XREF:Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.

Proverbs 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 12:16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but {h} a prudent [man] covereth shame.
(h) Who bridles his affections.
WES: 12:16 Covereth - The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience.
MHC: 12:16. A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them. 17. It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty. 18. Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole. 19. If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground. 20. Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds. 21. If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it. 22. Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions. 23. Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds. 24. Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly. 25. Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigour in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be borne. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad. 26. The righteous is abundant; though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong. 27. The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer. 28. The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.
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