Proverbs 12:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”Proverbs 12:16
What Does Proverbs 12:16 Mean?
Proverbs 12:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 12:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:11“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”Proverbs 29:11“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 10:12“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”Proverbs 17:9“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”Proverbs 25:28“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”Proverbs 14:33“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”Proverbs 16:22“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”Numbers 22:29“And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.”Job 5:2“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.”Proverbs 14:17“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”1 Kings 19:1“And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.”Esther 3:5“And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.”Proverbs 18:6“A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.”1 Samuel 20:30“Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?”
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