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16 Wise people think before they act;
    fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.

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16 All who are prudent act with[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose(A) their folly.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true,
    but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.

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19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(A)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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