Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly. New Living Translation Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. English Standard Version Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. Berean Standard Bible Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. King James Bible Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. New King James Version Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly. New American Standard Bible Every prudent person acts with knowledge, But a fool displays foolishness. NASB 1995 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly. NASB 1977 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly. Legacy Standard Bible Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool spreads out folly. Amplified Bible Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see]. Christian Standard Bible Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity. Holman Christian Standard Bible Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity. American Standard Version Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly. Contemporary English Version If you have good sense, you will act sensibly, but fools act like fools. English Revised Version Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly. GOD'S WORD® Translation Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity. Good News Translation Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance. International Standard Version Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly. Majority Standard Bible Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. NET Bible Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. New Heart English Bible Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. Webster's Bible Translation Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. World English Bible Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEvery prudent one deals with knowledge, "" And a fool spreads out folly. Young's Literal Translation Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly. Smith's Literal Translation Every prudent one will do in knowledge: and the foolish one will spread folly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. Catholic Public Domain Version The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity. New American Bible The shrewd always act prudently but the foolish parade folly. New Revised Standard Version The clever do all things intelligently, but the fool displays folly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvery prudent man deals wisely; but a fool speaks foolishness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Everything that a wise one does is in knowledge, and a fool speaks emptiness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Every prudent man dealeth with forethought; But a fool unfoldeth folly. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline…15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. 16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Ephesians 5:15-16 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Proverbs 10:14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. Colossians 4:5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Proverbs 19:2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. Luke 14:28-30 Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? / Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, / saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’ Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. Ecclesiastes 10:2-3 A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. / Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool. Proverbs 22:3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. Treasury of Scripture Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly. prudent Proverbs 12:22,23 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight… Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 21:24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. a fool 1 Samuel 25:10,11,17,25 And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master… Ecclesiastes 10:3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. layeth or spreadeth Jump to Previous Acteth Acts Clear Dealeth Displays Folly Fool Foolish Forethought Layeth Makes Open Prudent Sharp Spreadeth Thoughts WorkethJump to Next Acteth Acts Clear Dealeth Displays Folly Fool Foolish Forethought Layeth Makes Open Prudent Sharp Spreadeth Thoughts WorkethProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeEvery prudent man The Hebrew word for "prudent" is "עָרוּם" (arum), which conveys a sense of shrewdness, craftiness, or wisdom. In the biblical context, prudence is not merely about being cautious but involves a deep understanding and discernment that guides one's actions. A prudent man is someone who carefully considers his steps, aligning them with God's wisdom. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that values wisdom as a divine gift, as seen in Solomon's request for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9. acts with knowledge but a fool displays his folly Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everyכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every prudent [man] עָ֭רוּם (‘ā·rūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6175: Crafty, shrewd, sensible acts יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make with knowledge, בְדָ֑עַת (ḇə·ḏā·‘aṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge but a fool וּ֝כְסִ֗יל (ū·ḵə·sîl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool displays יִפְרֹ֥שׂ (yip̄·rōś) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6566: To break apart, disperse [his] folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 200: Silliness Links Proverbs 13:16 NIVProverbs 13:16 NLT Proverbs 13:16 ESV Proverbs 13:16 NASB Proverbs 13:16 KJV Proverbs 13:16 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:16 French Bible Proverbs 13:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge (Prov. 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