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Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
Proverbs 13:16 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 13:16 in other translations
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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In context
13 Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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