Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
World Messianic 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, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
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 one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Proverbs 17:9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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 →