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Brenton's Septuagint
Proverbs 12:16
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A fool’s displeasure is known at once,but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
The [arrogant] fool's anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
An ignorant fool's anger is known at once,But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
A fool's anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.
A fool's anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.
A fools wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame.
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
A fool's vexation is known in a day, but the astute one covers shame.
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haist, but a discrete man forgeueth wronge.
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
A fool's vexation is presently known; but a prudent man concealeth shame.
A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame.
A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame.
A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
A fool schewith anoon his ire; but he that dissymelith wrongis, is wijs.
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man conceals shame.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
A fool's wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
fool's: Proverbs 25:28, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Samuel 20:30-34, 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 19:2
presently: Heb. in that day
but: Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 16:22, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19
Reciprocal: Numbers 22:29 - for now would Esther 3:5 - full of wrath Proverbs 13:10 - with Proverbs 14:17 - that Proverbs 14:33 - General Proverbs 18:6 - fool's Proverbs 19:11 - deferreth 1 Peter 4:8 - for
Cross-References
Say, therefore, I am his sister, that it may be well with me on account of thee, and my soul shall live because of thee.
And it came to pass when Abram entered into Egypt—the Egyptians having seen his wife that she was very beautiful—
that the princes of Pharao saw her, and praised her to Pharao and brought her into the house of Pharao.
And Abram was very rich in cattle, and silver, and gold.
And Abimelech took a thousand pieces of silver, and sheep, and calves, and servants, and maid-servants, and gave them to Abraam, and he returned him Sarrha his wife.
and the Lord has blessed my master greatly, and he is exalted, and he has given him sheep, and calves, and silver, and gold, servants and servant-maids, camels, and asses.
And he had cattle of sheep, and cattle of oxen, and many tilled lands, and the Phylistines envied him.
And there were born to me oxen, and asses, and sheep, and men-servants and women-servants; and I sent to tell my lord Esau, that thy servant might find grace in thy sight.
And his cattle consisted of seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred she-asses in the pastures, and a very great household, and he had a great husbandry on the earth; and that man was most noble of the men of the east.
And the Lord blessed the latter end of Job, more than the beginning: and his cattle were fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, a thousand she-asses of the pastures.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
A fool's wrath is presently known,.... Having no command of himself, he cannot repress it, nor keep it in; no sooner is he provoked but he shows it in his countenance, and by his words and actions; it is to be seen in the fire of his eyes, in the frowns of his face, in the gnashing of his teeth, and in the stamping of his feet, as well as in the bitter expressions of his mouth: or "a fool's wrath in that day is known" b; in the same day in which the provocation is given; yea, in the same hour, and in the same moment; he cannot defer showing it for the least space of time; or it is openly known, it is to be seen and observed by everyone: or thus, "a fool is presently known by his wrath" c; see Ecclesiastes 7:9;
but a prudent [man] covereth shame; conceals his anger and resentment at any injury done him by words or actions, which if suffered to break out would bring shame and disgrace to him; or he covers the injury itself, the disgraceful words that are spoken of him, and the shameful actions done unto him; he puts up with the contempt that is cast upon him, and bears it patiently; takes no notice of the offence given him, and much less seeks revenge; in which he acts a prudent part, for by so doing he creates less trouble to himself, and gains more credit and reputation from others.
b ×××× "eo die quo irritatur", Tigurine version; "eodem die", Junius Tremellius so Banyus, Merceras, Gejerus. c "Cognoscitur ex ira sua", Munster.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The âfoolâ cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on âpresentlyâ (as in the margin, on the same day, however, uselessly. The prudent man knows that to utter his indignation at reproach and shame will but lead to a fresh attack, and takes refuge in reticence.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 12:16. A fool's wrath is presently known — We have a proverb very like this, and it will serve for illustration: -
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A weak-minded man has no self-government; he is easily angered, and generally speaks whatever comes first to his mind.
