Modern Translations New International VersionFools 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. English Standard Version The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Berean Study Bible A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. New American Standard Bible A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. NASB 1995 A fool's anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. NASB 1977 A fool’s vexation is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor. Amplified Bible The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense], But a prudent man ignores an insult. Christian Standard Bible A fool’s displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool's displeasure is known at once, but whoever ignores an insult is sensible. Contemporary English Version Losing your temper is foolish; ignoring an insult is smart. Good News Translation When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult. GOD'S WORD® Translation When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately, but a sensible person hides the insult. 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. Classic Translations King James BibleA fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. New King James Version A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. King James 2000 Bible A fool's wrath is at once known: but a prudent man covers shame. New Heart English Bible A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. World English Bible A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. American King James Version A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covers shame. American Standard Version A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame. A Faithful Version A fool's wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covers shame. Darby Bible Translation The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame. English Revised Version A fool's vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame. Webster's Bible Translation A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise. Bishops' Bible of 1568 A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame. Coverdale Bible of 1535 A foole vttereth his wrath in all the haist, but a discrete man forgeueth wronge. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe fool—his anger is known in a day, "" And the prudent is covering shame. Young's Literal Translation The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame. Smith's Literal Translation The foolish one in the day shall make known his anger: but the prudent one covered dishonor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise. Catholic Public Domain Version The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedA fool immediately makes his wrath known and a cunning one hides his insult. Lamsa Bible A fool's wrath is soon known; but a prudent man hides his shame. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame. Brenton Septuagint Translation A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.     |