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Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
Proverbs 13:16 · Darby Bible
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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 shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [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 instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
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