Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Sound discretion, yieldeth favour, but, the way of the treacherous, is rugged.
17A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now, therefore, know thou, and see, what thou canst do, for mischief is determined against our lord, and against all his household,—but, he, is such an abandoned man, that one cannot speak unto him.
Psalms 112:5Well for a man showing favour and lending! He shall sustain his affairs with justice.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge,—but, the mouth of dullards, belcheth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, even by the way, as the foolish man walketh along, his sense faileth him—and he telleth everyone that, foolish, is he!
Isaiah 52:13Lo! my Servant, prospereth,—He riseth, and is lifted up, and becometh 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 →