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Proverbs 12:23

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 12:23 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:23 · World English Bible

Proverbs 12:23 in context

  1. 21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
  2. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
  3. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
  4. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
  5. 25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.