Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Cross References (13)

  • Proverbs 15:2 (7)

    The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

  • Ephesians 5:17 (5)

    Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

  • Proverbs 12:22–23 (5)

    Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:3 (4)

    Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

  • Isaiah 52:13 (4)

    Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

  • Romans 16:19 (3)

    Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocen

  • 1 Samuel 25:25 (2)

    My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly acc

  • 1 Corinthians 14:20 (2)

    Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

  • Psalms 112:5 (2)

    It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

  • Matthew 10:16 (2)

    Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

  • 1 Samuel 25:17 (2)

    Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a

  • Proverbs 21:24 (2)

    Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

  • 1 Samuel 25:10–11 (2)

    But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their mas