Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge,but a fool exposes folly.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding wins favor;but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house; for he is such a worthless fellow that one can't speak to him."
Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends.YODHe will maintain his cause in judgment.KAPH
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.
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 →