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Proverbs 12:16
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A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man conceals shame.
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
The [arrogant] fool's anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
A fool schewith anoon his ire; but he that dissymelith wrongis, is wijs.
A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.
The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
A fools wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame.
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
A fool’s displeasure is known at once,but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haist, but a discrete man forgeueth wronge.
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
An ignorant fool's anger is known at once,But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
fool's: Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Samuel 20:30-34, 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 19:2
presently: Heb. in that day
but: Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 16:22, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19
Reciprocal: Numbers 22:29 - for now would Esther 3:5 - full of wrath Proverbs 13:10 - with Proverbs 14:17 - that Proverbs 14:33 - General Proverbs 18:6 - fool's Proverbs 19:11 - deferreth 1 Peter 4:8 - for
Cross-References
Please say you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that I [fn] may live because of you."
So it was, when Abram came into Egypt, that the Egyptians saw the woman, that she was very beautiful.
The princes of Pharaoh also saw her and commended her to Pharaoh. And the woman was taken to Pharaoh's house.
Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
Then Abimelech took sheep, oxen, and male and female servants, and gave them to Abraham; and he restored Sarah his wife to him.
The LORD has blessed my master greatly, and he has become great; and He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.
I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.""'
Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.
Now the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; for he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
A fool's wrath is presently known,.... Having no command of himself, he cannot repress it, nor keep it in; no sooner is he provoked but he shows it in his countenance, and by his words and actions; it is to be seen in the fire of his eyes, in the frowns of his face, in the gnashing of his teeth, and in the stamping of his feet, as well as in the bitter expressions of his mouth: or "a fool's wrath in that day is known" b; in the same day in which the provocation is given; yea, in the same hour, and in the same moment; he cannot defer showing it for the least space of time; or it is openly known, it is to be seen and observed by everyone: or thus, "a fool is presently known by his wrath" c; see Ecclesiastes 7:9;
but a prudent [man] covereth shame; conceals his anger and resentment at any injury done him by words or actions, which if suffered to break out would bring shame and disgrace to him; or he covers the injury itself, the disgraceful words that are spoken of him, and the shameful actions done unto him; he puts up with the contempt that is cast upon him, and bears it patiently; takes no notice of the offence given him, and much less seeks revenge; in which he acts a prudent part, for by so doing he creates less trouble to himself, and gains more credit and reputation from others.
b ×××× "eo die quo irritatur", Tigurine version; "eodem die", Junius Tremellius so Banyus, Merceras, Gejerus. c "Cognoscitur ex ira sua", Munster.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The âfoolâ cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on âpresentlyâ (as in the margin, on the same day, however, uselessly. The prudent man knows that to utter his indignation at reproach and shame will but lead to a fresh attack, and takes refuge in reticence.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 12:16. A fool's wrath is presently known — We have a proverb very like this, and it will serve for illustration: -
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A weak-minded man has no self-government; he is easily angered, and generally speaks whatever comes first to his mind.
