Proverbs 13:16
All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good sense earns appreciation, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
17A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17You should know what happened and consider what you should do about it. Disaster is about to strike our master and his whole family, but he's so obnoxious no one can talk sense into him!”
Psalms 112:5Good things come to those who are generous in their lending and are honest in doing business.
Proverbs 12:23If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
Proverbs 15:2What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Just the way that fools walk down the road shows they have no sense, making clear to everyone their stupidity.
Isaiah 52:13Look: my servant will act wisely; he will be praised highly, he will be elevated in position, and seen as someone people look up to.
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 →