Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
17A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador [bringeth] healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17And now know and consider what thou canst do; for evil is determined on against our master, and against all his household; and he is too greatly a worthless man for me to speak to him.
Psalms 112:5Well will it be with the man who is kind, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with justice.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth [his] knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth [their] folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, on whatever way the fool walketh, doth he lack proper sense, and he saith to all that he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall be prosperous, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be placed 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 →