Proverbs 13:16
A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.
17A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17So now, give thought to what you are going to do; for evil is in store for our master and all his house: for he is such a good-for-nothing person that it is not possible to say anything to him.
Psalms 112:5All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.
Proverbs 12:23A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
Proverbs 15:2Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
Ecclesiastes 10:3And when the foolish man is walking in the way, he has no sense and lets everyone see that he is foolish.
Isaiah 52:13See, my servant will do well in his undertakings, he will be honoured, and lifted up, and 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 →