Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
In context
13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. 15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:16 in the KJV
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:16 in the NIV
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.