Proverbs 13:16
Those who have good sense always think carefully/wisely before they do something; foolish people show by what they say and do that they are foolish.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17So now you should think about it and decide what you can do. If you do not do something, terrible things will happen to our master and to all his family. Nabal is an extremely wicked man, with the result that he will not heed anyone when that person tries to tell him anything that he should do.”
Psalms 112:5Things will go well for those who generously lend money to others and who conduct their businesses honestly.
Proverbs 12:23Those with good sense do not reveal all that they know; foolish people show clearly by what they say that they ◄are ignorant/have not learned much►.
Proverbs 15:2When wise people speak [MTY], it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say [MTY] what is foolish.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Even while foolish people walk along the road, they show that they do not have good sense; they show everyone that they are not wise.
Isaiah 52:13Yahweh says, “Listen carefully! My servant will act wisely (OR, do the right things to accomplish what he wants to), and I will highly exalt him.”
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 →