Proverbs 12:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

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 concealeth and beareth with patience, and passeth by, as his duty and interest obligeth him to do. Or,

2. His own shame, to which the folly of rash anger would have betrayed him.

Proverbs 12:16

16 A fool's wrath is presentlyc known: but a prudent man covereth shame.