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Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
Proverbs 13:16 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 a matter, shall get pledged thereto, but, he that revereth a commandment, the same shall be recompensed.
14 the instruction of the wise, is a well-spring of life, by departing from the snares of death.
15 Sound discretion, yieldeth favour, but, the way of the treacherous, is rugged.
16 Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
17 A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
18 Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.
19 A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
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