23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.


In Context

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

24 The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

Proverbs 12:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.