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"Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly."
Proverbs Chapter 13, Verse 16
Proverbs 13:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.*
14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.*
17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.*
18
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.