King James Version
Proverbs 12:16 in the King James Version says “A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day”
Proverbs 12:16 · KJV
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is presently”
H3117a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
“known”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
“man covereth”
H3680properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
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