John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:16
A fool's wrath is presently known ,.... Having no command of himself, he cannot repress it, nor keep it in; no sooner is he provoked but he shows it in his countenance, and by his words and actions; it is to be seen in the fire of his eyes, in the frowns of his face, in the gnashing of his teeth, and in the stamping of his feet, as well as in the bitter expressions of his mouth: or "a fool's wrath in that day is known" F2 ביום "eo die quo irritatur", Tigurine version; "eodem die",... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes ,.... Whether it be the way of open profaneness, or self-righteousness, it appears to him to be the right way; it seems to him a very plain one, and he finds it pleasant; and, trusting to carnal sense, corrupt reason, and a false judgment, and having a high opinion of himself and his own knowledge, never asks after the right way, nor takes the advice of others; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise ; that asks advice and takes it of... read more