Proverbs 13:16
A wise man doth all thynges with discretion: but a foole wyll declare his follie.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good vnderstandyng geueth fauour: but harde is the way of the dispisers.
17An vngodly messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faythfull embassadour is as health.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:23A discrete man doth hyde knowledge: but the heart of fooles blabbeth out foolishnesse.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of such as be wise vseth knoweledge aryght: as for a foolishe mouth it babbleth out nothyng but foolishnesse.
Ecclesiastes 10:3A foole wyll shewe him selfe when he goeth by the way, yet thinketh he that euery man doth as foolishly as him self.
Isaiah 52:13Beholde my seruaunt shal deale prosperously, therfore shal he be magnified, exalted, and greatly honoured.
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 →