Proverbs 13:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 13
“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”Proverbs 13:16
What Does Proverbs 13:16 Mean?
Proverbs 13:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 13:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 18:2“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”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.”Proverbs 12:22“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Proverbs 15:28“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”Isaiah 52:13“Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.”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.”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.”Genesis 24:5“And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?”1 Samuel 25:10“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.”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.”2 Chronicles 10:10“And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Proverbs 21:24“Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.”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 Corinthians 14:20“Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.”
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