Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:16 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 13:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth”
Proverbs 13:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:16
This proverb contrasts prudent wisdom with foolish naivety. "Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge" describes the wise person's modus operandi. Kol-arum ya'aseh veda'at (כָּל־עָרוּם יַעֲשֶׂה בְדָעַת, every shrewd one acts with knowledge). Arum (עָרוּם) means prudent, shrewd, sensible—someone who thinks before acting. They ya'aseh (יַעֲשֶׂה, act, do, make) according to da'at (דַעַת, knowledge, discernment). Their actions are informed, calculated, wise."But a fool layeth open his folly" reveals the fool's self-exposure. Ukh'sil yifrosh ivvelet (וּכְסִיל יִפְרֹשׂ אִוֶּלֶת, but a fool spreads f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:16
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“but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”
“but those who do the truth are his delight.”
“but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
“when the fool walks by the way”
“my servant shall deal wisely”
“but innocent in that which is evil.”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“scoffer is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.”
“and against all his house: for he is such a worthless fellow that one can't speak to him.”