Proverbs 12:16 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | A fool's | אֱוִ֗יל | h191 |
| 1 | is presently | בַּ֭יּוֹם | h3117 |
| 2 | known | יִוָּדַ֣ע | h3045 |
| 3 | wrath | כַּעְס֑וֹ | h3708 |
| 4 | man covereth | וְכֹסֶ֖ה | h3680 |
| 5 | shame | קָל֣וֹן | h7036 |
| 6 | but a prudent | עָרֽוּם׃ | h6175 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
World English Bible (WEB)
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.