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Proverbs 13:16

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Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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  1. Proverbs 15:2Rank 1 from verse 16
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    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  2. Ephesians 5:17Rank 2 from verse 16
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  3. Proverbs 12:22–23Rank 3 from verse 16
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    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.

  4. Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 4 from verse 16
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    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  5. Isaiah 52:13Rank 5 from verse 16
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    13¶ Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

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Proverbs 13:16

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

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

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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.

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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

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fool

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

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layeth

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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open

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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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13:15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

13:16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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13:17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

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