Proverbs 12:16KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 16 of 28

"A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent covereth shame."
Proverbs 12:16

In context

14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15The way of a fool right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel wise.

16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent covereth shame.

17speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise health.

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