Proverbs 13:16

Proverbs 13:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16All who are prudent act with13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through knowledge,

but fools expose their folly.

16Every prudent person acts with knowledge,

But a fool 13:16 Lit spreads outdisplays foolishness.

16Every prudent man acts with knowledge,

But a fool displays folly.

16Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,

But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].

16Every prudent man acts with knowledge,

but a fool displays his folly.

16Wise people act with knowledge.

But foolish people show how foolish they are.