Proverbs 13:16 (NASBStr)
Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool displays folly.
In a time of crisis, in a time when pressures mount, people say the most foolish things. Tongues wag when the heat mounts. In this proverb Solomon is telling us that when times get tough the prudent man acts with knowledge while the foolish one simply allows his tongue to reveal the folly of his heart. The "prudent" man will act with knowledge, according to Solomon. However, he also told us the following about the prudent:
Proverbs 12:23 (NASBStr)
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
In this proverb we read that the prudent will conceal knowledge. So, sometimes the prudent acts with knowledge by concealing knowledge (refer to how many times Jesus withheld knowledge from the Pharisees). When we are prudent we are believing in Christ and following Christ and acting on His Word. The foolish simply proclaim the evil in his heart. The prudent proclaim God's Word. You don't have to be around people too long to know who are the prudent and who are the fools. As we walk through this world we can rest assured the fools will reveal themselves to us. God's people, however, will reveal the truth in their hearts, sent there by God. If you want to know where you are in relationship to God during tough times, when the pressure is on, just listen to your mouth. See also, the following:
Proverbs 12:16 (NASBStr)
A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
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