Proverbs 12:23 “A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart procl…”

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

World English Bible

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

American Standard Version

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Geneva Bible 1599

A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.

Darby Translation

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

Young's Literal Translation

A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

Bible in Basic English

A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

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Cross references

“A prudent”

Proverbs 13:16 Proverbs 10:19 Proverbs 11:13

Proverbs 13:16 · BSB

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 10:19 · BSB

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:13 · BSB

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

“but”

Proverbs 15:2 Ecclesiastes 10:3 Ecclesiastes 10:12–14

Proverbs 15:2 · BSB

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3 · BSB

Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Ecclesiastes 10:12–14 · BSB

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Also

Proverbs 10:14

Proverbs 10:14 · BSB

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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