Proverbs 13:16

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What does Proverbs 13:16 mean?

Proverbs 13:16 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 13:16

• Proverbs 15:2

  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

• Proverbs 12:22-23

  Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

• Ephesians 5:17

  Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

• Isaiah 52:13

  Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

• Ecclesiastes 10:3

  Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

• Romans 16:19

  For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

• Psalms 112:5

  A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

• Matthew 10:16

  Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

• 1 Samuel 25:17

  Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

• 1 Samuel 25:25

  Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.

• 1 Samuel 25:10-11

  And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master. Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?

• Proverbs 21:24

  Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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Context

• Proverbs 13:15

  Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

• Proverbs 13:16

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

• Proverbs 13:17

  A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

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