Proverbs 12:16

World English Bible (2000)

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 29:11 : 11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
  • Jas 1:19 : 19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
  • Prov 17:9 : 9 He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
  • Prov 25:28 : 28 Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
  • Prov 14:33 : 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
  • Prov 16:22 : 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
  • 1 Sam 20:30-34 : 30 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said to him, "You son of a perverse rebellious woman, don't I know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother's nakedness? 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die!" 32 Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, "Why should he be put to death? What has he done?" 33 Saul cast his spear at him to strike him. By this Jonathan knew that his father was determined to put David to death. 34 So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month; for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.
  • 1 Kgs 19:1-2 : 1 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I don't make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time!"

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  • Prov 29:11
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  • Prov 12:15
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  • Prov 14:15-18
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    17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 27:12
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  • Prov 14:7-9
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  • Prov 3:35
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  • Prov 14:3
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  • Prov 17:28
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  • Prov 15:1-2
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  • Prov 14:29
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    29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

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    12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 26:4-5
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    4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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  • Prov 15:5
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    5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 18:6
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  • Prov 19:11
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  • Prov 14:33
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  • Prov 15:20-21
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    20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

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