King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:16
“A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
16
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
17
[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.