Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17And now know and consider what thou wilt do, for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household; and he is such a son of Belial, that one cannot speak to him.
Psalms 112:5It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his sense faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal prudently; he shall be exalted and be 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 →