Proverbs 13:16
New International Version
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- Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through
Proverbs 13:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.
Proverbs 13:16
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act;
fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Good News Translation
16 Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
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Proverbs 13:16
The Message
16 A commonsense person lives good sense;
fools litter the country with silliness.
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