Proverbs 13:16
Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.
17A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Nowe therefore take heede, and see what thou shalt doe: for euill will surely come vpon our master, and vpon all his familie: for he is so wicked that a man can not speake to him.
Psalms 112:5A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.
Proverbs 12:23A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
Ecclesiastes 10:3And also when the foole goeth by the way, his heart faileth, and he telleth vnto all that he is a foole.
Isaiah 52:13Beholde, my seruant shall prosper: he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very hie.
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 →