Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; but a fool unfoldeth folly.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house; for he is such a base fellow, that one cannot speak to him.'
Psalms 112:5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth, that ordereth his affairs rightfully.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when a fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, My servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall 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 →