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Proverbs 13:16
The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Proverbs 13:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
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