Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 12:16

"A fool`s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame." — Proverbs 12:16 (ASV)

A fool's wrath is presently known.— He cannot contain himself if he thinks himself slighted or injured; the "prudent man," on the other hand, "covereth shame," not noticing an insult at the time, but waiting for a convenient opportunity of telling the offender of his fault and bringing him to a better mind (Matthew 18:15).