Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:16

BSB
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
AKJV
Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly.
CPDV
The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
ERV
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.
NHEB
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
SMT
Every prudent one will do in knowledge: and the foolish one will spread folly.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:16
Summary
Sensible people act with knowledge; fools expose ignorance.
Event
Comparing prudent and foolish behavior
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom