Proverbs 12:23
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
In context
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:23 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- KJV King James Version
- A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- WEB World English Bible
- A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.