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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible

Proverbs 12:16

A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Anger;   Prudence;   Speaking;   The Topic Concordance - Foolishness;   Prudence;   Shame;   Wrath;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Anger;   Prudence;  

Dictionaries:

- Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Pardon;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Insult;   Proverbs, Book of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Fool;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Serpent;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Presently;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Conceal;   Fool;   Grief;   Presently;   Prudence;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Anger;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for December 17;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
A fool’s displeasure is known at once,but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Hebrew Names Version
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
King James Version
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
English Standard Version
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
New American Standard Bible
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
New Century Version
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
New English Translation
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
Amplified Bible
The [arrogant] fool's anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Geneva Bible (1587)
A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
Legacy Standard Bible
An ignorant fool's anger is known at once,But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
Berean Standard Bible
A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Contemporary English Version
Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.
Complete Jewish Bible
A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
Darby Translation
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Easy-to-Read Version
Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.
George Lamsa Translation
A fools wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.
Good News Translation
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
Lexham English Bible
As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
Literal Translation
A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haist, but a discrete man forgeueth wronge.
American Standard Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Bible in Basic English
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
King James Version (1611)
A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
English Revised Version
A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
A fool schewith anoon his ire; but he that dissymelith wrongis, is wijs.
Update Bible Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man conceals shame.
Webster's Bible Translation
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
New King James Version
A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
New Living Translation
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
New Life Bible
The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.
New Revised Standard
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
Douay-Rheims Bible
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
Revised Standard Version
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
Young's Literal Translation
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
THE MESSAGE
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Contextual Overview

16 A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.

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

Genesis 12:13
Say, I beseech thee that my sister, art thou, - to the end it may be well with me for thy sake, so shall my soul be preserved alive because of thee.
Genesis 12:14
And so it was when Abram entered into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman, that fair, was she exceedingly.
Genesis 12:15
And the princes of Pharaoh beheld her, and praised her unto Pharaoh, - so the woman was taken to the house of Pharaoh;
Genesis 13:2
Now, Abram, was very rich, - in cattle, in silver and in gold.
Genesis 20:14
Then took Abimelech sheep and oxen and men - servants and maid-servants, and gave to Abraham, - and restored to him Sarah his wife.
Genesis 24:35
Now, Yahweh, having blessed my lord exceedingly, and made him great, - and given him flocks and herds and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels, and asses,
Genesis 26:14
So he came to have possessions of flocks gild possessions of herds, and a large body of servants, - and the Philistines envied him.
Genesis 32:5
And I have oxen and asses, flocks and men-servants, and maid-servants, So I must needs send to tell my lord, that I might find favour in thine eyes.
Job 1:3
And his substance was - seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and a body of servants exceeding large, - thus was that man the greatest of all the sons of the East.
Job 42:12
And, Yahweh, blessed the latter end of Job, more than his beginning, - and so he came to have fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she-asses.

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 ביום "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 “fool” cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on “presently” (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.


 
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