Proverbs 13:16

16 Wise people act in keeping with the knowledge they have. But foolish people show how foolish they are.

Proverbs 13:16 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge
In order to get more, and with men of knowledge for the same purpose; all he does is with knowledge and discretion; he does not meddle with things, nor has he to do with persons, he knows nothing of; he both acts and speaks with knowledge, cautiously, wisely, considering well time, place, and persons: and every wise and good man deals with evangelical knowledge, and studies to grow in the knowledge of the Gospel, and the mysteries of it; in the knowledge of Christ, and of God in Christ; the issue of which is life eternal; but a fool layeth open [his] folly;
or "spreads" ^F17 it; and exposes it to the view of everyone, by his foolish talk and indiscreet actions.

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FOOTNOTES:

F17 (vrpy) "expandit", Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis.

Proverbs 13:16 In-Context

14 The teaching of wise people is like a fountain that gives life. It turns those who listen to it away from the jaws of death.

15 Good understanding wins favor. But the way of liars doesn't last.

16 Wise people act in keeping with the knowledge they have. But foolish people show how foolish they are.

17 An evil messenger gets into trouble. But a messenger who is trusted brings healing.

18 Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed. But those who accept warnings are honored.