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Proverbs 12:16 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
| A fool's | אֱוִ֗יל | ʾĕwîl | ay-VEEL |
| wrath | בַּ֭יּוֹם | bayyôm | BA-yome |
| is presently | יִוָּדַ֣ע | yiwwādaʿ | yee-wa-DA |
| known: | כַּעְס֑וֹ | kaʿsô | ka-SOH |
| prudent a but | וְכֹסֶ֖ה | wĕkōse | veh-hoh-SEH |
| man covereth | קָל֣וֹן | qālôn | ka-LONE |
| shame. | עָרֽוּם׃ | ʿārûm | ah-ROOM |