Proverbs 12:23
World English Bible (WEB)
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
In context
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
Proverbs 12:23 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
- KJV King James Version
- A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth 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.