Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house: for he is such a son of Belial, that one cannot speak to him.
Psalms 112:5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; he shall maintain his cause in judgment.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one 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 →