“ A fool's wrath is presentlyc known: but a prudent man covereth shame. ”
The “fool” cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on “presently” (as in the margin, on the same day, however, uselessly. The prudent man knows that to utter his indignation at reproach and shame will...
A fool's wrath is presently known: but (h) a prudent [man] covereth shame. (h) Who bridles his affections.
Proverbs 12. Here we have a number of proverbs handling the favourite subject of retribution ( Proverbs 12:2 f., Proverbs 12:7 ; Proverbs 12:14 ; Proverbs 12:21 ; Proverbs 12:28 ). Several dea...
is . letteth itself be. presently . immediately, at once, the same day. Illustrations: Jehoram ( 2 Kings 6:31 ); Jezebel ( 1 Kings 19:1 ; 1 Kings 19:2 ); Nebuchadnezzar ( Daniel 3:19 ); synagogue...
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. A fool's wrath is presently known - We have a proverb very like this, and it will serve for illustration: - A fool's bolt is s...
A fool's wrath is presently known, &c.— Solomon does not approve those who disguise and conceal their resentment till they find a proper opportunity to avenge themselves; but he condemns those...
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. A fool's wrath is presently (Hebrew, in that very day; Hosea 4:5 ) known: but a prudent man covereth shame - namely, the...
4. A crown, etc.] Possibly there may be a reference to the crown worn on their wedding-day by bride and bridegroom ( Song of Solomon 3:11 ; Song of Solomon 8:9 ). In Damascus the bridal crown cons...
A fool’s wrath is presently known. — He cannot contain himself if he thinks himself slighted or injured; the “prudent man,” on the other hand, “covereth shame,” not noticing an insult at the time,...
CHAPTER 13 THE TONGUE "A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his MOUTH: and the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him."- Proverbs 12:14 "In the transgression of the L...
Verse Proverbs 12:9 . That is to say, it matters little that one is not counted as of any importance by his neighbors if, nevertheless, he is able to keep a servant, that is, to employ someone to mi...
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of...
A fool's wrath is presently known ,.... Having no command of himself, he cannot repress it, nor keep it in; no sooner is he provoked but he shows it in his countenance, and by his words and actions;...
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame. Ver. 16. A fool's wrath is presently known.] He hath no power over his passions. Hence פתי, a fool, and פתאם, suddenly, rashly...
A fool's wrath is presently known By his rash words and indecent actions, whereby he exposes himself to shame; but a prudent man covereth shame Either, 1st, The shame, reproach, or injury, done t...
16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Note, 1. Passion is folly: A fool is known by his anger (so some read it); not but that a wise man may be...
Is presently known, by his rash words and indecent actions, whereby he exposeth himself to shame. Covereth shame; either, 1. The shame, or reproach, or injury done to him by others, which he co...
The Righteous Are Compassionate And Hard Working And Will Prosper, While The Unrighteous Are Lacking In Compassion And Slothful And Will Suffer Lack And Be Punished ( Proverbs 12:9-16 ). The first...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 12:16 . Presently , literally “in that very day,” i.e. “at once.” Covereth shame , or “hides his offence.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 12:15-16 TWO EXAMPLES OF...
Proverbs 12:4 . A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, as illustrated at large in chap. 31. Proverbs 12:9 . He that is despised, and hath a servant. There are various comments here. He th...
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Wrath as shame The wise man here uses a very observable word, to express wrath. He calls it shame, for it is a shame for a m...
EXPOSITION Proverbs 12:1 Instruction ; correction, discipline, which shows a man his faults, gives him a lowly opinion of himself, and opens his mind to receive knowledge, especially the...
v. 16. A fool's wrath is presently known, his indignation breaks out suddenly, often without a careful examination of the difficulty which caused it; but a prudent man covereth shame, he exercise...
1 Kings 19:1 ; 1 Kings 19:2 ; 1 Samuel 20:30-34 ; James 1:19 ; Proverbs 10:12 ; Proverbs 16:22 ; Proverbs 17:9 ; Proverbs 25:28 ; Proverbs 29:11
Covereth — The shame, or injury done to him, which he conceals and bears with patience.