“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
Proverbs 12:16 (KJV) |
Proverbs 12:16
From Proverbs 12, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.