Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with da'as, 1 but a kesil (fool) displays his folly. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Seichel tov giveth favor, 1 but the derech bogedim (way of traitors) is hard. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for ra'ah is determined against adoneinu, and against all his bais; for he is such a ben Beliyaal, that a man cannot speak to him.
Psalms 112:5A tov ish is generous, and lendeth; 1 he will guide his affairs with mishpat. 1
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth da'as, 1 but the lev kesilim (mind of fools) preaches folly. 1
Proverbs 15:2The lashon of chachamim useth da'as aright, 1 but the peh (mouth) of kesilim (fools) poureth out folly. 1
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when he that is a kesil 1 even walketh along the derech, his sense faileth him, 1 and he saith to every one that he is a kesil. 1
Isaiah 52:13Hinei, Avdi + 52:13 Moshiach, see Zech 3:8 shall act wisely, 1 he shall be raised and be lifted up, and be highly exalted. 1
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 →