Proverbs 12:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Webster's Revision
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
Clarke's Proverbs 12:16 Bible Commentary
A fool's wrath is presently known - We have a proverb very like this, and it will serve for illustration: -
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A weak-minded man has no self-government; he is easily angered, and generally speaks whatever comes first to his mind.
Barnes's Proverbs 12:16 Bible Commentary
The "fool" cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on "presently" (as in the margin, on the same day, however, uselessly. The prudent man knows that to utter his indignation at reproach and shame will but lead to a fresh attack, and takes refuge in reticence.
Wesley's Proverbs 12:16 Bible Commentary
12:16 Covereth - The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience.