Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
*†Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. spreadeth.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 12.23. & 15.2.
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- Proverbs 15:2Rank 1 from verse 16
- Ephesians 5:17Rank 2 from verse 16
- Proverbs 12:22–23Rank 3 from verse 16
22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
22Lying lippes are abomination to the LORD: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
23*A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 4 from verse 16
- Isaiah 52:13Rank 5 from verse 16
- Romans 16:19Rank 6 from verse 16
19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
19For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and ‖simple concerning euill.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20Rank 7 from verse 16
- 1 Samuel 25:10–11Rank 8 from verse 16
10¶ And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
11Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?
10¶ And Nabal answered Dauids seruants, and said, Who is Dauid? and who is the sonne of Iesse? There bee many seruants now a daies that breake away euery man from his master.
11Shall I then take my bread and my water, and my †flesh that I haue killed for my shearers, and giue it vnto men, whom I know not whence they bee?
- 1 Samuel 25:17Rank 9 from verse 16
17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt doe: for euill is determined against our master, and against all his houshold: for he is such a sonne of Belial, that a man cannot speake to him.
- 1 Samuel 25:25Rank 10 from verse 16
25Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
25Let not my lord, I pray thee, †regard this man of Belial, euen Nabal: for as his name is, so is he: Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: But I thine handmaid saw not the yong men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
- Matthew 10:16Rank 11 from verse 16
- Proverbs 21:24Rank 12 from verse 16
- Psalms 112:5Rank 13 from verse 16
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Proverbs 13:16
Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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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
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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Third-person singular present form of lay. Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 3: To press or bear upon. Sense 4: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 5: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 6: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.
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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
15Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
16*†Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly.
Selected passage17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health.