Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. prudent Proverbs 12:22,23 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him. . . . Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. Proverbs 21:24 The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride. Psalm 112:5 Acceptable is the man that sheweth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment: Isaiah 52:13 Behold my servant shall understand, he shall be exalted, and extolled, and shall be exceeding high. Matthew 10:16 Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. Romans 16:19 For your obedience is published in every place. I rejoice therefore in you. But I would have you to be wise in good and simple in evil. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not become children in sense. But in malice be children: and in sense be perfect. Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore, become not unwise: but understanding what is the will of God. a fool 1 Samuel 25:10,11,17,25 But Nabal answering the servants of David, said: Who is David? and what is the son of Isai? servants are multiplied now days who flee from their masters. . . . Ecclesiastes 10:3 Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas he himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools. layeth or spreadeth Context A Father's Discipline…15Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. 16The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.… Cross References Proverbs 12:23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. Proverbs 18:2 A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart. Ecclesiastes 10:3 Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas he himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools. 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 WorkethLinks Proverbs 13:16 NIVProverbs 13:16 NLT Proverbs 13:16 ESV Proverbs 13:16 NASB Proverbs 13:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 13:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:16 French Bible Proverbs 13:16 German Bible Alphabetical: a acts but displays Every exposes folly fool his knowledge man of out prudent with OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |