Proverbs 13:16
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
In context
13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. 15 Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction. 16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:16 in the ESV
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.