Old Testament · VERSE 16

Proverbs 12:16

King James Version

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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Proverbs 12:16 in context

Proverbs 12:14

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Proverbs 12:16SELECTED VERSE

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

Proverbs 12:17

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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