Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.
In context
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:16 in the NIV
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:16 in the ESV
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.