Proverbs 12:16
“A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A fool's wrath is presently known,.... Having no command of himself, he cannot repress it, nor keep it in; no sooner is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The “fool” cannot restrain his wrath; it rushes on “presently” (as in the margin, on the same day, however, uselessly.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Passion is folly: A fool is known by his anger (so some read it); not but that a wise man may be angry when…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
presently Lit. in the (same) day. Comp. "Will they make an end in one (lit. the) day?" Neh 4:2 [Heb. 3:34]; αὐθημερόν,…
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