Proverbs Chapter 12 verse 16 Holy Bible
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
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A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
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The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
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A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 16. - A fool's wrath is presently ("in the day," αὐθημερόν) known. A foolish man, if he is vexed, insulted, or slighted, has no idea of controlling himself or checking the expression of his aroused feelings; he at once, in the same day on which he has been incensed, makes his vexation known. A prudent man covereth - concealeth - shame; takes no notice of an affront at the moment, knowing that by resenting it he will only make matters worse, and that it is best to let passions cool before he tries to set the matter right (comp. Proverbs 20:22; Proverbs 24:29). Christ's injunction goes far beyond this maxim of worldly prudence: "I say unto you that ye resist not evil;" "Unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other" (Matthew 5:39; Luke 6:29); and it is certain that these maxims might be carried into practice much more than they are, even in the present state of society. Septuagint, "A clever man (πανοῦργος; callidus, Vulgate) concealeth his own disgrace." Corn. a Lapide quotes a Hebrew proverb which asserts that a man's character is accurately discerned "by purse, by cup, by anger;" i.e. by his conduct in money transactions, under the influence of wine, and in the excitement of anger.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) A fool's wrath is presently known.--He cannot contain himself if he thinks himself slighted or injured; the "prudent man," on the other hand, "covereth shame," not noticing an insult at the time, but waiting for a convenient opportunity of telling the offender of his fault and bringing him to a better mind (Matthew 18:15).
