Proverbs 12:16
The wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
In Context
15The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
17He that uttereth truth announceth righteousness; but a false witness, deceit.
Cross References
1 Kings 19:1And Achab told Izebel all that Elijah had done, and withal that he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33In the heart of the man of understanding resteth wisdom: but [the little which is] in the bosom of fools is made known.
Proverbs 17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth confident friends.
Proverbs 29:11A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:16
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. See here, 1. What it is that keeps a fool from being wise: His way is right in his own eyes; he thinks he is in the right in every thing he does, and therefore asks no advice, because he does not apprehend he needs it; he is confident he knows the way, and cannot miss it, and therefore never enquires the way. The rule he goes by is to do that which is right in his own eyes, to walk in the way of his heart. Quicquid libet,… Read the whole commentary →