Proverbs 12:16
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
In Context
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
Cross References
1 Kings 19:1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and in detail how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
Proverbs 17:9He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
Proverbs 29:11A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:16
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. See here, 1. What it is that keeps a fool from being wise: His way is right in his own eyes; he thinks he is in the right in every thing he does, and therefore asks no advice, because he does not apprehend he needs it; he is confident he knows the way, and cannot miss it, and therefore never enquires the way. The rule he goes by is to do that which is right in his own eyes, to walk in the way of his heart. Quicquid libet,… Read the whole commentary →