Proverbs 13:16
The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Wherefore consider, and think what thou hast to do: for evil is determined against thy husband, and against thy house, and he is a son of Belial, so that no man can speak to him.
Psalms 112:5Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
Proverbs 12:23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas be himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools.
Isaiah 52:13Behold my servant shall understand, he shall be exalted, and extolled, and shall be exceeding 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 →