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Proverbs 12:16

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A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
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  1. Proverbs 29:11Rank 1 from verse 16
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    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  2. James 1:19Rank 2 from verse 16
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  3. Proverbs 10:12Rank 3 from verse 16
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    12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  4. Proverbs 17:9Rank 4 from verse 16
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    9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

  5. Proverbs 25:28Rank 5 from verse 16
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    28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

  6. Proverbs 14:33Rank 6 from verse 16
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    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  7. Proverbs 16:22Rank 7 from verse 16
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    22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

  8. 1 Kings 19:1–2Rank 8 from verse 16
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    1AND Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.

    2Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

  9. 1 Samuel 20:30–34Rank 9 from verse 16
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    30Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?

    31For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.

    32And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?

    33And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.

    34So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.

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Proverbs 12:16

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wrath

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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

prudent

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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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covereth

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Places, spreads, or keeps something over another; hides, conceals, encloses, shelters, clothes, or occupies its surface or extent.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shame

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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

12:16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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12:17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

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