Other translations
American Standard Version
A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A fool immediately makes his wrath known and a cunning one hides his insult.
Darby Bible Translation
The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
God's Word
When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
International Standard Version
The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
NET Bible
A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
New American Standard Bible
A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
New International Version
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
New Living Translation
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Webster's Bible Translation
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
The World English Bible
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
EasyEnglish Bible
When a fool becomes angry, everybody knows it! But a careful person keeps quiet when someone insults him.
Young‘s Literal Translation
The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
New Life Version
The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.
The Voice Bible
A fool’s anger is quickly evident, but a clever person knows how to hide his flaws.
Living Bible
A fool is quick-tempered; a wise man stays cool when insulted.
New Catholic Bible
A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
Legacy Standard Bible
An ignorant fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
Jubilee Bible 2000
A fool’s wrath is presently known, but he who covers the injury is sane.
Christian Standard Bible
A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Amplified Bible © 1954
A fool’s wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
New Century Version
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the wise ignore insults.
The Message
Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A stubborn fool immediately lets his annoyance be known, but a sensible person overlooks an insult.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
Good News Translation®
When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.
Wycliffe Bible
A fool showeth anon his ire; but he that dissembleth wrongs, is wise. (A fool showeth his anger at once; but he who overlooketh wrongs, is wise.)
Contemporary English Version
Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
Common English Bible © 2011
Fools reveal their anger right away, but the shrewd hide their contempt.
Amplified Bible © 2015
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult.
English Standard Version Anglicised
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Fools immediately show their anger, but the shrewd conceal contempt.
New American Standard Bible
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
The Expanded Bible
Fools quickly show that they are upset, but the ·wise [prudent] ·ignore [conceal; hide] ·insults [contempt].
Tree of Life Version
A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
Revised Standard Version
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.
New International Reader's Version
Foolish people are easily upset. But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
BRG Bible
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Complete Jewish Bible
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a cautious person slighted conceals his feelings.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
A fool’s wrath is known immediately, but a prudent man covereth kalon (shame, disgrace, shameful nakedness).
Names of God Bible
When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult.
Modern English Version
A fool’s wrath is presently known, but a prudent man covers shame.
Easy-to-Read Version
Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.
International Children’s Bible
A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset. But a wise person ignores an insult.
Lexham English Bible
As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
New International Version - UK
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.