Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:16

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American Standard Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Amplified® Bible
A fool's wrath is quickly {and} openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

Contemporary English Version
Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.

Darby English Version
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

Good News Bible
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.

King James Version
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

New American Standard Bible
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

New International Version
A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

New King James Version
A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A fool displays his anger at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.

Revised Standard Version
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

Young's Literal Translation
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

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