Proverbs 12:16

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(A)

Proverbs 12:16

New International Version

¹⁶Fools^(A) show their annoyance at once,^(B)
but the prudent overlook an insult.^(C)

¹⁸The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁸The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹A person with great anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.^(A)

¹⁹A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)