Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”
Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
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 →