SEV Biblia, Chapter 12:16
¶ El loco al momento da a conocer su ira; mas el que cubre la injuria es cuerdo.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:16
Verse 16. 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 soon shot. A weak-minded man has no self-government; he is easily angered, and generally speaks whatever comes first to his mind.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 16. A fool’s wrath is presently known , etc.] 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; it is to be seen in the fire of his eyes, in the frowns of his face, in the gnashing of his teeth, and in the stamping of his feet, as well as in the bitter expressions of his mouth: or “a fool’s wrath in that day is known” f339 ; in the same day in which the provocation is given; yea, in the same hour, and in the same moment; he cannot defer showing it for the least space of time; or it is openly known, it is to be seen and observed by everyone: or thus, “a fool is presently known by his wrath” f340 ; (see Ecclesiastes 7:9); but a prudent [man] covereth shame ; conceals his anger and resentment at any injury done him by words or actions, which if suffered to break out would bring shame and disgrace to him; or he covers the injury itself, the disgraceful words that are spoken of him, and the shameful actions done unto him; he puts up with the contempt that is cast upon him, and bears it patiently; takes no notice of the offence given him, and much less seeks revenge; in which he acts a prudent part, for by so doing he creates less trouble to himself, and gains more credit and reputation from others.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 16 - A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is eve in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them.
Original Hebrew
אויל 191 ביום 3117 יודע 3045 כעסו 3708 וכסה 3680 קלון 7036 ערום׃ 6175
