Proverbs 12:23
King James Version (KJV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In context
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12:23 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- 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.