Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his anger at once, 1 but one who ignores an insult is prudent. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
In Context
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, 1 but a wise man listens to advice. 1
17The one who speaks the truth says what is right, 1 but a false witness tells lies. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 19:1Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
Proverbs 14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, 1 but even among fools she lets herself be known. 1
Proverbs 17:9Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love, 1 but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends. 1
Proverbs 29:11A fool reveals all his anger, 1 but a wise man holds it back and calms himself down. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:16
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. See here, 1. What it is that keeps a fool from being wise: His way is right in his own eyes; he thinks he is in the right in every thing he does, and therefore asks no advice, because he does not apprehend he needs it; he is confident he knows the way, and cannot miss it, and therefore never enquires the way. The rule he goes by is to do that which is right in his own eyes, to walk in the way of his heart. Quicquid libet,… Read the whole commentary →