Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
In other versions
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.
ASV
A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
BBE
Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
DBY
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
WEB
Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
YLT
Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly.
ENG
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
WBT
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
BSB
In context
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.