Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.

LXX2012 (British)

In The King James Version

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

In Context

15Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.

17A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17And now do you consider, and see what you will do; for mischief is determined against our lord and against his house; and he is a vile character, and one can’t speak to him.

Psalms 112:5Who is as the Lord our God? who dwells in the high places, 1

Proverbs 12:23An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

Ecclesiastes 10:3Yes, and whenever a fool walks by the way, his heart will fail him, and all that he thinks of is folly.

Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall understand, and be exalted, and glorified exceedingly.

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 →

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