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Proverbs 13:16
Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.
Proverbs 13:16 · Geneva 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 He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.
14 The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.
15 Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.
16 Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.
18 Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.
19 A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.
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