Proverbs 13:16
The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.
17The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17For this reason, consider and realize what you should do. For evil has been decided against your husband and against your house. And he is a son of Belial, so that no one is able to speak to him.”
Psalms 112:5Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high,
Proverbs 12:23A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Moreover, as a foolish man is walking along the way, even though he himself is unwise, he considers everyone to be foolish.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant will understand; he will be exalted and lifted up, and he will be very sublime.
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 →