Proverbs 13:16

16 Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.

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 a wise man is a fountain of life, enabling one to avoid deadly traps.

15 Good common sense produces grace, but the way of the treacherous is rough.

16 Every cautious person acts with knowledge, but a fool parades his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

18 Poverty and shame are for him who won't be taught, but he who heeds reproof will be honored.