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Proverbs 12:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

Proverbs 12:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 12:16

Theological / Devotional

Presently. Literally, "in the day," meaning "instantly." In 1611 "presently" had this meaning. The foolish man has failed to train himself in self-control. If he is vexed by insult or fancied slight, he gives immediate expression to his hurt feelings. The wise man realizes that such action will probably aggravate the trouble, so he waits until tempers have cooled before he seeks to right the wrong; or he may ignore it completely (see Prov. 20:22; 24: 29; Matt. 5:39; Luke 6:35).

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