Proverbs 12:16 KJV
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:16, King James Version
In context
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.