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Proverbs 13:16
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Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:16

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American Standard Version
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.

Amplified® Bible
Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a [self-confident] fool exposes {and} flaunts his folly.

Contemporary English Version
If you have good sense, you will act sensibly, but fools act like fools.

Darby English Version
Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.

Good News Bible
Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.

King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

New American Standard Bible
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.

New International Version
Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly.

New King James Version
Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.

Revised Standard Version
In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

Young's Literal Translation
Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.


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