Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man works with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding gives favor, but the way of the transgressor is hard.
17A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is health.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou will do, for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house. For he is such a worthless fellow that [a man] cannot speak to him.
Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone [that] he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal wisely. He shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:16
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. If we compare not only the end, but the way, we shall find that religion has the advantage; for, 1. The way of saints is pleasant and agreeable: Good understanding gains favour with God and man; our Saviour grew in that favour when he increased in wisdom. Those that conduct themselves prudently, and order their conversation aright in every thing, that serve Christ in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, are accepted of God… Read the whole commentary →