Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent one deals with knowledge, || And a fool spreads out folly.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding gives grace, || And the way of the treacherous [is] hard.
17A wicked messenger falls into evil, || And a faithful ambassador is healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17And now, know and consider what you do; for evil has been determined against our lord, and against all his house, and he [is] too much a son of worthlessness to be spoken to.”
Psalms 112:5The man—good, gracious, and lending, || He sustains his matters in judgment.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, || And the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge good, || And the mouth of fools utters folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3And also, when he that is a fool || Is walking in the way, his heart is lacking, || And he has said to everyone, “He [is] a fool.”
Isaiah 52:13“Behold, My Servant acts wisely, || He is high, and has been lifted up, || And has been 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 →