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Proverbs 13:16 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 13 · verse 16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.Proverbs 13:16 · King James Version
Proverbs 13:16 in context
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- knowledgedaʻathknowledgeH1847 →
- prudentʻârûwmcunningH6175 →
- dealethʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- foolkᵉçîylproperly, fatH3684 →
- openpârasto break apart, disperse, etcH6566 →
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Note, 1. It is wisdom to be cautious. Every prudent discreet man does all with knowledge (considering with himself and consulting with others), acts with deliberation and is upon the reserve, is careful not to meddle with that which he has not some knowledge of, not to launch out into business which he has not…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary