Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:23
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:23 Context
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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Other Translations
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
- Basic English Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
- Darby Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Webster's Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- World English Bible
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
- Basic English Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
- Darby Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Webster's Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- World English Bible
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:23
12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows. Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly.