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Proverbs 12:16

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 12:16 - Amplified Bible

A fool's wrath is quickly {and} openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

Proverbs 12:16 - American Standard Version

A fools vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Proverbs 12:16 - Bible in Basic English

A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

Proverbs 12:16 - Darby Bible

The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

Proverbs 12:16 - English Standard Version

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Proverbs 12:16 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 12:16 - La Biblia de las Americas

El enojo del necio se conoce al instante,
mas el prudente oculta la deshonra.

Proverbs 12:16 - The Message

Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;
   the prudent quietly shrug off insults.

 

Proverbs 12:16 - New American Standard Bible

A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Proverbs 12:16 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El enojo del necio se conoce al instante,
Pero el prudente oculta la deshonra.

Proverbs 12:16 - World English Bible

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Proverbs 12:16 - Young's Living Translation

The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

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