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Proverbios 12:16
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El enojo del necio se conoce al instante, mas el prudente oculta la deshonra.
El necio al punto da a conocer su ira: Mas el que disimula la injuria es prudente.
El loco al momento da a conocer su ira; mas el que cubre la injuria es cuerdo.
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
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.
