Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In Context
15Good understanding gives favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
17A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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 household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
Psalms 112:5A good man shows favour, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and 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 →