Proverbs 13:16
Other Translations of Proverbs 13:16
King James Version
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
English Standard Version
16 In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
The Message
16 A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.
New King James Version
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act; fools don't-and even brag about their foolishness.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:16
Commentary on Proverbs 13:16
(Read Proverbs 13:16)
It is folly to talk of things of which we know nothing, and to undertake what we are no way fit for.