Proverbs 12:16 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
English ASV
A fools vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
English Amplified
A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
English EASY 2024
When a fool becomes angry, everybody knows it! But a careful person keeps quiet when someone insults him.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
English God's Word - GW 1995
When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
English KJV 1611
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
English LSB
An ignorant fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
A fool’s anger is shown at once, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
English NIV
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
English NKJ 1982
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
English NLT
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
If you shrug off an insult and refuse to take offense, you demonstrate discretion indeed. But the fool has a short fuse and will immediately let you know when he’s offended.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted.
English Tyndale 1537
A fool uttereth his wrath in all the haste, but a discreet man forgiveth wrong.