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Proverbs 12:23

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 12:23 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:23 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:23 in context

  1. 21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
    but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
  2. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those who do the truth are his delight.
  3. 23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
  4. 24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
    but laziness ends in slave labor.
  5. 25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
    but a kind word makes it glad.